In the early part of the twentieth century, it was incredibly dangerous to be a child, with almost 200 children killed in New York City streets in 1911. In 2009, only 14 children were killed in motor vehicle accidents in New York City, despite the growing population. What does this mean sociologically?
What will be an ideal response?
American children lost their economic value and achieved a new emotional value.
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The VA estimates that ______ veterans commit suicide each day.
A. 5 B. 12 C. 22 D. 40
A weakness of the conflict theory of deviance is its failure to recognize
A. the significance of power in group relationships. B. how the injustices of society produce crime. C. that laws protect most people, not just the affluent. D. the origins of crime.
Public opinion polls taken across 114 nations showed over 95 percent of people in the poorest countries said religion was an important part of their daily lives. What was the percentage for people living in countries with the highest per capita income?
A. 75 percent B. 62 percent C. 47 percent D. 25 percent