The culture-of-poverty hypothesis is based on the belief that the poor have a deviant cultural pattern that is transmitted from generation to generation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

Sociology

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The U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare sets the official poverty line

a. true b. false

Sociology

Functions are actions that have positive consequences for the social system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

__________ is unequal treatment (intentional or unintentional) on the basis of ascribed attributes, such as race and gender

a. Discrimination c. Racism b. Prejudice d. Stereotyping

Sociology

According to Henry and Short's theory, all of the following are factors that promote suicide, EXCEPT for the

a) sociological. b) psychological. c) economic. d) cultural.

Sociology