Cross-cultural studies have suggested which of the following about industrialized and developing nations
A. Spain has an informal economy.
B. Intergenerational mobility is increasing in most countries.
C. Modernization has benefited Kenya.
D. Mobility exists only in non-industrialized societies.
B. Intergenerational mobility is increasing in most countries.
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In U.S. society, schooling is more important than class origins in getting a good job
a. true b. false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Devaluation and mistreatment of females is pervasive in Western culture. This devaluation is internalized and can be especially intense in girls’ peer groups. 2. Young girls engage in relational aggression, which involves attacking others using social, rather than physical, strategies. 3. Many young women today seem to feel they are expected to do it all. There is a tension in trying to figure out how to have a family life and a successful career. 4. Themes of femininity reveal both constancy and change. Traditional expectations still exist yet there are options that allow women to define themselves in diverse ways.
What is the term for a society marked by the provision of services rather than goods?
A. agrarian society B. preindustrial society C. postindustrial society D. poststructuralist society
When Pedro’s mom was in middle school, she spent a lot of time memorizing facts and dates. Pedro does not think these skills are particularly useful in today’s global world. Instead, he would rather focus on thinking outside the box, thinking sociologically, and developing good people skills. He would like to __________
A) restructure society B) reform the educational philosophy of schools C) become a dropout D) reduce class sizes