What is the educational makeup of America's older generation (65+)?

What will be an ideal response?


In 2009, about 20 percent of those age 65 and over had a college degree. By the year 2030, as baby boomers age, the U.S. Census Bureau projects that 85 percent will have graduated from high school and 75 percent will have a college degree.

Sociology

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The primary purpose of social evolutionary theories is to explain the biologically evolved adaptations that drive human social behavior

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

Role and exchange theories are based on which perspective?

a. functionalist b. symbolic interactionist c. conflict d. feminist

Sociology

Sexuality in our society is most frequently associated with

a. attractive older men. b. wealthy older women. c. athletic prowess. d. attractive young people.

Sociology

When systems of difference determine access to resources and life chances, they are said to be associated with

A. fair distribution systems.
B. structural-functional systems.
C. routinized distribution systems.
D. systems of power and privilege.

Sociology