Social scientists have defined the family as a(n) __________—a fundamental component of social organization
a. social institution b. individual contract
c. familial norm d. unit of existence
a
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Which of the following illustrates the concept of "staged retirement"?
a. Alicia carefully plans for retirement beginning when she is in her twenties. b. Marco's company requires him to retire at age sixty-five. c. Latoya continues working in her old age, but at a reduced level. d. Sam finds other activities to fill the time once spent working.
The first legal divorce in North America was granted in
a. 1492. b. 1639. c. 1853. d. 1920.
The Holocaust that took place during World War II is an example of
A. segregation. B. genocide. C. assimilation. D. population transfer.
SAGE News Clips: Increasing Rent RatesDescription: At a town hall meeting in Seattle, residents speak out about the rising rent rates in Seattle that is driving out those who do not work in the technology bubble, like Facebook and Amazon. A 2015 report conducted by the National Low Income Housing Coalition reiterates that higher rents mean "no margin for any kind of emergency." We meet Seattle social worker Barbara Brownstein whose rent will double even though she has not had a cost of living raise in 5 years. With one in four renters spending half their paycheck on rent, childcare, food, and medical costs are seen as "extras" or luxury items.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 178 and watch the video. When you've finished
watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following is NOT a broad reason put forth to explain recent increases in income inequality? A. deindustralization B. technological advances C. the rise of labor unions D. political climate