Which of these combinations of characteristics describes the person MOST likely to vote in a U.S. election?
a. African American, middle-class, high school graduate
b. African American, upper-class, college graduate
c. Hispanic, middle-class, age 18-24
d. White, middle-age, middle-class, college graduate
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Adam Carter, the CEO of a multinational corporation, is a reluctant liberal. Which of the following would be the best way to influence Adam to display less discriminatory behavior?
a. advocating equal-opportunity legislation b. inviting him to a diversity workshop c. commissioning a public relations campaign d. encouraging him to become an all-weather bigot
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social InstitutionsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 402, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What are social institutions?
A. people and organizations that establish social norms B. statuses, roles, groups, and organizations that form patterns of social life C. expected behavior within particular roles, groups, and organizations D. systematic rankings of different groups of people by social class
Which of the following statements about childbearing among poor families is NOT true:
A) many babies are born to cohabiting couples but these relationships frequently don't last. B) the mothers in poor families often have had children by multiple fathers who are no longer involved with their children. C) among poor families marriage is no longer seen as a step that should be taken before having children. D) many babies are born to parents who live together and these cohabiting relationships tend to be nearly as stable as marriages.