Which trend occurred in recent years in U.S. families?
a. Earlier age at marriage
b. More interracial couples
c. Fewer couples living together without being married
d. Increased divorce rate
b
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Before 1900, the most common causes of death in the United States were
A. chronic diseases. B. infectious diseases. C. accidents and trauma. D. infant and maternal mortality. E. diseases of old age.
Symbolic interactionist theorists are interested in which of the following?
A. how messaging from close friends and the mass media influences how individuals relate and respond to racial inequality B. the physical and psychic separation between the dominant/majority group and subordinate/minority groups C. the cultural adaptation of minorities D. adjusting institutional practices that have historically benefited Whites so others can have greater access to society's benefits
Conflict theorists view the criminal justice system as
a. operating impartially to bring justice to all. b. a tool designed by the powerful to maintain their power and privilege. c. focusing on punishment of the powerful. d. an honest endeavor by society to settle disputes equitably.
What is the basic difference between pluralists and elitists regarding those in society who are wealthy enough to be upper class?
a. Whether there is basic unity or disagreement among the powerful from different sectors b. Who should be considered upper class c. The income level at which a member of the upper class becomes powerful d. Whether the power of the upper class resides in individuals or in institutions