Blacks over age 15 are less likely to be married than are Whites or Hispanics. Pick out the micro-level reason that might explain this.

a preference to remain single

unstable work, low pay

racism

imbalanced sex ratio


a preference to remain single

Sociology

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In most of the world outside of the United States, demography is considered a discipline, like sociology or economics, and students can receive bachelor's degrees and advanced degrees in demography

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

Engaging with your ethnic community in a place that provides food, a place of worship, and many other resources is part of a ______.

A. microculture B. counterculture C. subculture D. national culture

Sociology

What term would Karl Marx use to describe someone who owned a small pet grooming shop?

A. proletariat B. petite bourgeoisie C. petite proletariat D. bourgeoisie

Sociology

An unemployed young adult wants a stereo, but he doesn't have the money or the means of earning the money needed to buy it. His desire for the stereo overwhelms him, and he steals one from a local store. This incident illustrates which theory of deviance?

A. Anomie theory of deviance B. Cultural transmission theory C. Conflict theory D. Labeling theory

Sociology