Alex focuses on the labor market itself when explaining how workplace inequality operates. She believes there are two separate segments with tiers that funnel women into low paid, less prestigious fields. Alex’s ideas are consistent with __________ theory
A) human capital
B) dual labor market
C) interactional
D) feminist
Answer: B
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b. Social mobility occurs in the U.S., but less often than believed by most. c. Most people remain in their class of origin. d. Social mobility is greatly influenced by education.
Social-class pressures may affect rates of suicide among young people. This view is consistent with the __________ perspective
a. conflict theory b. postmodern c. functionalist d. symbolic interactionist
In 2000, fourteen years after the elimination of mandatory retirement laws, the average retirement age was
a. about 12 years younger than in 1910. b. about 12 years older than in 1910. c. about the same as in 1910. d. higher than in 1910 because of Social Security changes.
Colleen and Joseph spend most Saturdays at the toy store, buying their child the latest toys, and making sure they have the most high-tech safety gadgets. They believe this is what parents do when they care about their kids. What parenting style are they exhibiting?
a. authoritarian style b. permissive style c. hyperparenting d. concerted cultivation