The U.S. poverty line is primarily based on a low-cost food budget for a family

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

Sociology

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Which concept refers to an individual's romantic, emotional, and sexual attraction to another person?

a. sexuality b. sexual orientation c. sex roles d. gender roles

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The race system under which formalized discrimination has been largely eliminated—perhaps even outlawed is

a. Paternalistic b. Rigid competitive c. Fluid competitive d. Caste

Sociology

Racial formation theory seeks to understand how race (which makes no logical sense) has come to assume such great importance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

According to an absolutist approach to studying deviance

A. most people engage in little or no deviance during their lifetimes. B. it does no good to punish people who violate norms. C. all deviance is caused by a lack of moral character or a moral failure. D. norms vary from one situation to the next.

Sociology