Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the working class?
a. An increasing proportion of its members are joining labor unions.
b. It is undergoing a greater degree of social change than any other social class.
c. Its members are more likely to belong to labor unions than are members of other social classes.
d. Its members tend to be concentrated in skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled occupations.
A
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What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs?
A) It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy. B) It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role. C) It is a formal system necessary for international recognition. D) It is the basis of developing a sense of national pride.
The creation of a food surplus in horticultural and pastoral societies led to the beginnings of ____ within a society
a. international trade b. warfare c. social inequality d. structural differentiation e. industrial society
Which of the following statements about values is true?
A. Values provide something for people to aspire to, but because they are so abstract, they cannot really guide behavior. B. Because they are collectively held by society, values harmonize the society and are not significant sources of tension. C. Values are ideals forming the abstract standards for group behavior, although those ideals may not always be realized. D. It is differences in mores and folkways that produce rancorous disagreements, not differences in values.
Which of the following is true of a marriage contract in the United States?
A) The age required to marry remains the same across all states. B) In all states, individuals can marry at any age with parental or judicial consent. C) In California, individuals can marry only when they reach the age of 21. D) The marriage contract gives power to the state over the couple.