Define status inconsistency and, using an example, explain how it can impact those experiencing it.

What will be an ideal response?


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Sociology

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John is suffering from depression since the loss of his wife.  He goes to work every day on time, and every morning he meditates. John is using which strategy to deal with his mental illness?

A. cognitive norms B. accommodation C. feeling work D. labeling E. self-labeling

Sociology

Leisure pursuits in the U.S

a. are being rejected by most elders as a waste of time or energy. b. are becoming more accepted as worthwhile. c. have become as sacred as the work ethic. d. are not possible for most retirees because of limited finances.

Sociology

A narrow majority of Americans support the creation of a national health care system

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The marginal sector is likely to grow because

a. worker participation is a form of resistance to change. b. driving down wages is one response to competition. c. rapid technological change rarely increases productivity. d. it is inefficient to invest in worker training. e. employers prefer long-term solutions to short-term solutions.

Sociology