Formally defined, the term ________ refers to the movement of individuals or groups from one position in a society's stratification system to another.
A. "relative poverty"
B. "social mobility"
C. "life chances"
D. "social distribution"
Answer: B
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What is the chief ethical concern concerning all the new sources of data available through new technological means like Internet research?
A. conflicts of interest B. reliability of the data C. the high costs of money and time D. the privacy of the subjects
Which statement about sexualization is true, based on the report of the American Psychological Association?
A. Sexualization refers only to judgments about others’ actual behavior, not their appearance. B. Sexualization has declined over the past two decades as society has become more egalitarian. C. Although sexualization can be psychologically harmful, it is not harmful in other ways. D. Sexualization harms children, especially girls.
Which of the following is practiced in a majority of cultures?
A. Monogamy B. Polyandry C. Non-partnership D. Polygamy
Gans argues that _____________ account for more than ethnic culture in explaining the social mobility and success of ethnic groups
a. religious culture b. educational attainment c. class factors d. political power