Stratification refers to ______.
A. a specific form of inequality in which some people are the legal property of others
B. the ranking of groups according to race, gender, or class
C. hereditary determination of one's lifestyle, prestige, and occupational choices
D. a specific system of authority based on noble birth and land ownership
B. the ranking of groups according to race, gender, or class
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Which of the following concepts best explains the persistent racial wealth gap in the U.S.?
A) assimilation B) individual discrimination C) institutional discrimination D) prejudice
Janis was a young mother in her late 20s when she and her husband divorced, forcing her to live on her sole income as a part time minimum wage worker. Janis represents:
a. competition in the low wage market for better jobs. b. interruptions in structural mobility. c. a popular myth about why women cannot live without assistance. d. the feminization of poverty.
The main disadvantages of the male role are:
a. sexual restrictions and role ambiguity. b. obligations and responsibilities. c. feelings of confusion and frustration. d. loss of identity and role conflict.
The phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder" is often used to describe short, romantic engagements
Indicate whether the statement is true or false