Why is the United States becoming more and more of a credential society?
What will be an ideal response?
Employers use diplomas and degrees as sorting devices for job qualification rather than a more objective measure of whether or not the applicant can actually perform the work demanded by the job. This trend is increasing in all aspects of the job market.
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lies to the car dealer about having a high-paying job, then skips out on the monthly payments. In Merton's schema, Meghan's behavior exemplifies A) alienation B) differential association C) tertiary deviance D) an innovator
More than 90 percent of the world's people live in nations that are considered to be politically free
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Personality changes more frequently than the social self
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Why was divorce a difficult option during the 1950s?
A. There were strict divorce laws. B. It was associated with social stigma. C. There were few economic opportunities for women. D. All of these answers are correct.