The current likelihood of marriage after cohabitation in American society is best described as which of these?
A. declining
B. increasing
C. unknown
D. rare
Answer: B
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(174) a. are almost always lower than the scores of white children. b. are almost always lower than the scores of white children living in the same geographic area. c. are almost always lower than the scores of white children from the same economic background. d. have been found to improve with better economic and learning environments.
How would Durkheim view the cultural durability of organic solidarity?
A. It is the most durable form because members are able to contribute different aspects of culture. B. It is more durable than mechanic solidarity because of diversity but can become too homogenous. C. The homogeneity of organic solidarity prevents diversity and ultimate stagnates. D. The interdependence characteristic of organic solidarity makes it less durable than mechanical solidarity.
The tragic cases of the Challenger and the Colombia are used to illustrate the point that a. people need to be more responsible in their jobs
b. the informal network does not always have a positive effect. c. rigid conformity within an organization can be very dangerous. d. failure to follow the chain of command may end in tragedy.
As a child, Mira was taught to interact only with people from the same social standing as her. When she grew up, she was married into a family similar to hers in race and background. Which of the following systems of social stratification does this scenario illustrate?
A) ?Ostracism B) ?Petalism C) Slavery system? D) ?Caste system E) ?Class system