The steady rise in median household income realized by American families between 1950 and 1975 is primarily the result of __________.
A) deindustrialization
B) the emergence of the college wage premium among men
C) increases in the net financial assets of the 1 percent
D) increases in women’s labor force participation
D) increases in women’s labor force participation
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a. act a part but without enthusiasm. b. conform. c. refuse to accept social structure. d. be a free actor.
What does allocation theory suggest about education?
a. that schools seek to maximize educational outcomes of students b. that people with less education can close the pay gap by acquiring mentors c. that people with more education are paid more because they are more productive d. that education moves people along different routes that influence how much they earn
Rapid social change in China has led to
a. Elimination of poverty b. The growth of the middle class c. The downfall of the communist party d. A democratic government
Which comparison accurately describes behaviors and attitudes surrounding abstinence?
a. Teens are more likely to have sex today than 20 years ago. b. Teens are less likely to have sex today than 20 years ago. c. African Americans have the most conservative sexual attitudes of any racial group. d. Atheists are as conservative in their sexual attitudes as are Christians or Hindus.