To say that poverty, class, and inequality are social constructions means that ______.

A. they are not real
B. they have no meaningful consequences
C. they can be changed
D. they are irrelevant


Answer: C

Sociology

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a. two. b. four. c. six. d. eight.

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Mr. Andrew VanHauesen, a ________ politician, pushes for a law that would make divorce almost impossible. He believes if families stay together, there would be an end to poverty and crime

a. conservative b. liberal c. socialist d. moderate

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Matt and Jenny have recently entered into a remarriage. They both have small children. Although rocky at first, the adjustment for the new stepfamily has gone smoothly. As the years go by, they may expect:

a. problems to reappear as the children reach adolescence. b. the marriage to disintegrate. c. a blended family with little or no problems. d. interference from the non-custodial parents.

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Which theoretical perspective would be most interested in how criminal or deviant behavior is learned through association with people who are engaging in such behavior?

A. interactionist B. conflict C. functionalist D. feminist

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