The systematic, widespread withdrawal of investment in basic aspects of productivity such as factories and plants is known as
A. downsizing.
B. shrink wrapping.
C. deindustrialization.
D. modernization.
C. deindustrialization.
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Which of the following best characterizes verbal affection?
A. hugs, compliments, love letters B. laughter, compliments, loving looks C. laughter, verbal statements of affection, use of pet nicknames D. tone of voice, laughter, compliments
Maria just entered high school. She hopes one day to join the volleyball team and looks to the young women on the team as role models. She dresses like them, follows the same fitness routines, and reads the same volleyball magazines. To Maria, the volleyball team is a
A. reference group. B. master status. C. secondary group. D. out-group.
Women earn less than 40% of undergraduate degrees in physics, engineering, and computer science but more than 60% of undergraduate degrees in biosciences and social sciences.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Ranking high on some dimensions of social class and low on others is called
a. status inconsistency. b. prestige. c. status consistency. d. limited power.