In his essay "Urbanism as a Way of Life," Louis Wirth characterizes the city as a "relatively large, dense, and permanent settlement of socially heterogeneous individuals." In his view, a major consequence of this condition is:
a. a tendency for city dwellers to move to the suburbs
b. gentrification
c. psychological stress and social disorganization
d. the formation of communities within the city
C
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Many middle-aged women who divorce face significant
a. stigma from others. b. pressure to remarry. c. isolation. d. financial challenges.
For many years, large numbers of Mexican American children were placed in learning disabled classes primarily because
(236) a. a very large proportion were mentally retarded. b. testing procedures were culturally biased in favor of the Anglo core culture. c. schools for Mexican American children were unusually aware of the learning problems many children face. d. testing was done when the children were too young.
This sociological framework explores how an individual’s family experiences change over their lifetime and how these transitions and pathways are shaped by aging and historical context.
a. Life course theory b. Symbolic interactionism c. Conflict theory d. Social exchange theory
Education provides information and skills to a society's members. How is schooling different?
a. Schooling includes basic facts but not passing on cultural norms and values. b. Schooling refers to formal instruction by specially trained teachers. c. Schooling is only for the economically advantaged of a society. d. Schooling does not increase income potential, whereas education does.