Which one of the following statements best illustrates how sociologists think about an infant's chances to "succeed" in life?

a. Success looks "bleak" for infants born in low-income households.
b. Success looks "bleak" for infants born in single parent households.
c. Infants born into high-income households have fewer constraints to overcome.
d. Success is a certainty for babies born in high-income households.


c

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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What is the term for the beliefs, values, behavior, and material objects that together make up the way of life for a group of people?

a. social structure b. social system c. culture d. society

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A. Los Angeles b. Washington, D.C. c. New York City d. Chicago

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