Most people in the United States tend to choose marriage partners who are similar to themselves. __________ refers to the pattern of individuals marrying those who have similar characteristics, such as race/ethnicity, religious background, age, education, or social class

a. Monogamy
b. Exogamy
c. Homogamy
d. Polygamy


c

Sociology

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The new Asian-American family is more functional than the traditional Asian family

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A(n) _____ is comprised of all the social positions that a person occupies at a given time

a. status set b. identity c. role diagram d. occupational grouping

Sociology

Questions about dimensions of variables used and the appropriateness of indicators reflect which section of the evaluation criteria to be used in reading research reports?

a. sampling b. theoretical orientations c. measurement d. data analysis e. literature review

Sociology

"Homophobia" refers to__________.

A. hostility to people thought to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual B. avoidance of any sexual activity C. rejection of asexual people D. willingness to engage in any sexual activity

Sociology