The most common reason for poverty cited by Americans is __________.
A. limited jobs that pay a living wage and provide benefits
B. sex and race discrimination
C. too much government welfare that prevents initiative
D. the breakdown of families
Answer: C
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Which sociologist made a well-known attempt at connecting personal troubles to social issues?
A. Jon R. Katzenbach B. Émile Durkheim C. C. Wright Mills D. J. Young
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A. Many people are not knowledgeable about how to order clothing online. B. There is fear, often generated by advertisers, that discourages consumers from making online purchases. C. There is a cultural lag between having the Internet and using the technology to its full capacity. D. Many consumers don't have their own personal computer, which makes online shopping difficult.
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