Which sociologist has identified a number of social, economic, and political functions that the poor perform for society (e.g., poor people do society's dirty work at low cost; poverty creates jobs for those in occupations serving the poor; the existence of poor people guarantees the higher status of the more affluent)?
A. Herbert Gans
B. Émile Durkheim
C. Peter Blau
D. Daniel Rossides
A. Herbert Gans
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Which of the following critiques does Ian Craib outline against Anthony Giddens structuration theory?
a. Ontologically, the theory is too deep. b. The complexity is overly confusing to accurately apply. c. The theory lacks a means to critically analyze society. d. The work leaves no room for the ambiguity of actual reality.
Which of the following statements is true of marriages and families in the year 2020?
A) Virginity before marriage is rare. B) Cohabitation is unacceptable. C) Gender roles are rigid. D) Families are focused on the needs of children.
Which organization created the Five Wishes document?
A. American Medical Association B. American Association of Retired Persons C. Aging with Dignity D. Florida Bar Association
__________ have the highest percentages of married people over age 18 in the population whereas __________ have the lowest.
A. Whites; Hispanics B. Whites; ; Blacks C. Asians; Blacks D. Asians; Hispanics