In the U.S. economy today, there are two categories of jobs: better jobs that offer secure employment and good benefits, and poorer jobs with low pay and no security. The text refers to this situation as __________.
A. a bifurcated economy
B. upper and lower free enterprise
C. a dual labor market
D. the industrial split
Answer: C
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a. the processing of raw materials into finished products b. the extraction of raw materials and natural resources from the environment c. workers providing services rather than goods as their primary source of livelihood d. work in such areas as transportation, communication, education, real estate, and advertising
Émile Durkheim is known for his classic sociological study of
A. suicide. B. abortion. C. soccer. D. crowd control.
Which term describes research that logically proceeds from one demonstrable fact to the next?
A) inductive reasoning B) scientific method C) deductive reasoning D) qualitative
How would a conflict theorist view high culture?
A. High culture serves to inspire workers to try harder and gain higher status. B. High culture separates the classes because materials of high culture are not available to lower classes. C. High culture serves as a representation of the success of workers as they gain status. D. High culture provides capitalists with enjoyment for hard work and good deeds.