Most urban sociologists begin with a social problem or phenomenon, then seek out places in the city or cities they're investigating where it happens. Even while allowing "local knowledge" to play a central role, urban culturalists still bring certain theories and "sensitizing concepts" with them into the field. They have contributed to and continue to cultivate six key areas of inquiry. Please list these six areas below.
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• Images and representations of the city;
• urban community and civic culture;
• place-based myths, narratives, and collective memories;
• sentiment and meaning of and for places;
• urban identities and lifestyles; and
• interaction places and practices.
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Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the results in Chapter Two:
a. African-Americans are less likely than whites to be currently married. b. African-Americans are less likely than whites to have ever been married. c. African-Americans are less likely than whites to plan to be married someday. d. All of the above are supported by the results in Chapter Two.
The Gini-coefficient (also known as the Gini-index) is a commonly used measure of economic
a. forces. b. GDP. c. history. d. inequality.
Deana and Rachel are sisters, and they each have three children. Deana lives in Hungary because she and her husband moved there for jobs with the same company years ago. Rachel lives in the United States with her husband and children. Which accurately reflects their situation?
A. The school day is shorter in Hungary and after school care is not available. B. Poverty in Hungary will make it difficult for Rachel to find preschool for her children. C. Deana will have an easier time returning to work in Hungary than Rachel will be in the United States. D. Rachel will have a harder time finding dance, music, and sports activities for her children in Hungary.