The members of Shover, et al.'s sample
a. were products disadvantaged and disorderly parental homes
b. came from traditional homes.
c. were honest about the extent of their participation in criminal activity.
d. were generally uninterested in the money earned.
B
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The ways in which society sets children onto different courses in life because they are male or female is referred to as ________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
The poverty rate for older Americans has ____ since the 1960s
a. increased slightly b. increased sharply c. stayed about the same d. decreased e. doubled
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
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Based on the reading, Cohen says that marriage is a contentious term because
A. marriage is a right for everyone B. legal recognition carries right and responsibilities granted by the government C. defining marriage is important so that children can know who their parents are D. it does not have a clear definition