Many celebrities purchase large mansions and expensive vehicles. In addition, they also often purchase designer clothing and wear lavish jewelry. According to Pierre Bourdieu, this is an example of ________________.

a. status inconsistency
b. status offense
c. distinction
d. consumption


c. distinction

Sociology

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In the text, it is observed that throughout childhood and adolescence, boys and girls are typically assigned different household chores and given different privileges. This illustrates: a. exchange theory. b. gender maturation

c. gender socialization. d. gender acquisition.

Sociology

One of the primary reasons men and women have different jobs is because some jobs are "gendered.". This means:

a. women and men feel that some jobs are men's jobs and some jobs are women's jobs. b. some kinds of work demand a man's strength. c. jobs such as being a secretary or teacher have always been a woman's job and always will be. d. some employers are allowed to hire only women or only men, depending on the job.

Sociology

An individual's biological identity is referred to as a person's __________

A. gender B. role C. sex D. orientation

Sociology

What will be/are the consequences of climate change?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology