In 2013, eighth graders eligible for _____ averaged 27 points lower in math than students who were not
a. free school lunch
b. the football team
c. extra tutoring
d. a community-service award
Answer: a. free school lunch
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Which of the following is characteristic of the credential society?
a. Diplomas and degrees determine who gets jobs even if the actual diploma is not relevant to the specific job. b. Personal networks, not diplomas, are what people use to get jobs. c. Jobs come first and then people earn the diplomas that justify their position. d. Our society gives a lot of credit to people with jobs.
In 2010, one out of every __________ children under age 6 was poor
A) four B) ten C) twenty D) twenty-five
Compared to married mothers, single mothers are more likely to be a. committed to an authoritative parenting style. b. involved with their children's schools
c. living in poverty. d. happier about having children.
Journalist Barbara Ehrenreich (2001) worked in entry-level jobs as a cleaning woman in Maine, a waitress in Key West, and a Walmart “associate” in Minneosta. Describe her experiences that were discussed in your text. What does she say about the
Protestant work ethic—that if you work hard enough, you can make it in America? How does she compare the United States to other countries, in terms of low-wage work and benefits? Please provide the best answer for the statement.