Egalitarianism most closely means which of the following?

A. An ideology that assumes members of a society should be equal in status, class, and power.
B. A classless society is possible only under centralized state planning.
C. Slavery, indentured servitude, and being a taxpayer are equivalent statuses.
D. Race, class, and gender have equal effects on the likelihood of being in poverty.


Answer: A

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A. norms governing everyday social behavior, the violation of which raises comparatively little concern. B. norms that are deemed highly necessary to the welfare of a society. C. norms that are made by government for society, interpreted by the courts, and backed by the power of the state. D. None of these answers is correct.

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Considering human cultures across the world, standards for physical attractiveness

A) Vary dramatically B) Vary somewhat between cultures, but not within cultures C) Are close to universal, with only minor differences within some cultures D) Are both instinctive and universal

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Which of these 1968 acts prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing?

A. the Civil Rights Act B. the Fair Housing Act C. the Equal Opportunity Act D. none of the above

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the phrase "the second shift"?

A. raising children and caring for aging parents simultaneously B. proactively teaching children to interact with authority figures C. performing housework and childcare after working outside the home D. expecting husbands to share in more housework as wives work more outside the home

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