According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, low-rank positions in society _____. Select all, but only those that apply.
a. require the most ability and talent
b. are less important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones
c. provide more rewards than higher rank positions
d. are less pleasant to occupy than higher rank positions
b. are less important to the survival of society than higher ranking ones
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The percentage of people in the United States who fall below the official poverty line is:
a. 5% b. 10% c. 12-13% d. 5-10% e. 16-20%
Unwed motherhood is still heavily stigmatized in which of these countries?
A. Sweden B. the United States C. South Korea D. Norway
One good way to sum up the concept of the norm of reciprocity might be the old saying:
a. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks.". b. "A stitch in time saves nine.". c. "There is no such thing as a free lunch.". d. "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.".
Most scholars believe that Asian Americans have been especially successful in the United States because they
a. possess superior intelligence. b. profit from illegal activities such as gambling and prostitution. c. embrace education as the key to success. d. refuse to work at jobs that do not pay well. e. value work more than family.