The concept "feminization of poverty" refers to the fact that, in the United States ________
a. more and more women are becoming poor.
b. today's women have fewer legal rights.
c. women make up an increasing percentage of the poor.
d. fewer women now work for income.
Answer: c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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Which of the following is an example of what sociologist Phillip Jackson called the "hidden curriculum" in schools?
a.) learning how to read and write b.) learning new expressions and clothing styles from peers c.) learning not to talk when the teacher or a classmate is talking d.) learning alternative versions of accepted historical "truths"
After his divorce from Wanda, Willy has custody of his two young children. Fortunately, his job allows him to work from home on his computer, and he is able to earn a living to support his family and to spend as much time as necessary supervising and caring for his children. This is an example of a(n)
A. co-parental family. B. extended family. C. single-parent family. D. nuclear family.