Some social scientists argue that the elderly are not a true minority group because they do not exist as an independent subgroup. Therefore, they should be called a __________
a. half-minority
b. dependent minority
c. dominant group
d. quasi-minority
e. majority group
d
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The proportion of middle-aged cohabiters has _____ over the past two decades
a. dramatically decreased b. slightly decreased c. remained stable d. increased
Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is true?
A. Jail or prison time alone has little effect on reducing drug addiction or on promoting recovery. B. The reason that crime is highly associated with the use of marijuana, barbiturates, and methamphetamine is because people who use these drugs can rarely support their habit on their own without resorting to crime. C. Research has shown that very few drug abusers have a criminal history except for those who use heroin. D. The crimes committed that are associated with drugs tend to be violent crimes such as murder or rape.
A third-generation jail is also called a ________.
A. federal prison B. podular remote-supervision facility C. direct-supervision jail D. pay-to-stay jail
The institution of marriage is governed by:
A. individual choices. B. personal ideals. C. family decisions. D. social norms.