Which theory argues that race and ethnicity are socially constructed categories?
a. Functionalist theory
b. Social conflict theory
c. Symbolic interaction theory
d. Social exchange theory
c
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Which of the following is an example of the marriage squeeze?
a. In a retirement home, men are outnumbered three to one. b. In a family, the daughters are pressured to marry earlier than the sons. c. In a job, women are placed on a mommy track when they get married. d. In a neighborhood, several couples divorce within a year.
Joining a deviant subculture:
a. increases contact with "normals" b. increases the chances that one will be labeled deviant c. rarely offers sympathy or support to a deviant d. helps a deviant cope with social rejection
The number of people older than age 64 compared with those between 15 and 64 is called the youth dependency ratio.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
According to the textbook, which of the following terms is incorrectly used, is misleading, and should be avoided?
a. sexual desire b. sexual preference c. sexual orientation d. sexual partner