Lijuan's mother is an architect, and her father is a college professor. Lijuan left home at age 16 to live with her boyfriend. When their relationship ended, Lijuan no longer communicated with her parents and did not return to high school. After working briefly at a fast-food restaurant, Lijuan resorted to asking passersby at a local shopping area for money. Lijuan's story illustrates the concept

of __________.

a. vertical mobility
b. horizontal mobility
c. structural mobility
d. collateral mobility


a

Sociology

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As shown in the graphic "Favorite Way to Spend an Evening:

Trend 1960-2005," Americans' preference for watching TV, VHS, and DVDs seemed to peak in the mid- A. 1950s. B. 1960s. C. 1970s. D. 1980s.

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Every day at least one __________ occurs on a college campus, and every minute a college student somewhere sees or hears racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise biased words or images.

A. arrest B. hate crime C. protest D. petition

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Gary is angry to find that a coworker took his food out of the office fridge. In retaliation, he takes the coworker's lunch. Gary is engaging in an act of ______.

a. retribution b. societal protection c. rehabilitation d. deterrence

Sociology