Herbert Gans argued that the "functions" served by the poor have ______; that is, they could be fulfilled by other means than poverty.
A. functional alternatives
B. a basis in meritocracy
C. manifest tendencies
D. exclusive function
Answer: A
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a. The number of people who identify themselves as Roman Catholic has decreased. b. The percentage of people who identify themselves as Protestants has increased. c. There has been an increase in church attendance. d. There has been no change in religious affiliation in the last two decades.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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