This metaphor is used to describe the occupational experience of women seeing the top levels of management, but rarely being able to join it.

A. concrete ceiling
B. glass ceiling
C. glass escalator
D. triple glass ceiling


Answer: B

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"Based on the variations he found in different cultures, Hupka concludedthat jealousy is neither universal nor innate." Which of the following, if true, weakens Hupka's conclusion?

A) Expressing jealousy is culturally unacceptable in all societies. B) Jealousy is more commonin societies in which women are regarded as property. C) While some women report being very jealous when their partners have affairs, others do not. D) There is not relationship between jealousy and behaviors such as stalking.

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According to Merton's strain theory, the legitimate means of getting ahead

in American society are equally distributed throughout the social system. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Some females experience a stronger sex drive in their later years because of:

a. societal expectations. b. higher estrogen levels. c. abnormal brain activity. d. multi-orgasmic capability.

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Which of the following statements reflects a critique of Malthus’s predictions?

A. There may be a carrying capacity of the planet. B. World population cannot continue rapid growth indefinitely without consequences. C. The limits of population growth have been reached. D. The issue is not simply how much additional food will be required to feed more mouths.

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