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rachel9

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Using occupational prestige level as a criterion, which of the following best illustrates the marriage gradient in the U.S.?
 
  (a) Men at the bottom have a larger field of potential marriage mates than do men at the top.
  (b) Women at the top have a larger field of potential marriage mates than do women at the bottom.
  (c) Both men and women at the top have a larger field of potential marriage mates.
  (d) Men at the top and women at the bottom have a larger field of potential marriage mates.

Question 2

The primary goal of the welfare system was to provide temporary assistance to families in need. Unfortunately, the system has also fostered dependency. Functionalists would call this dependency a(n)__________ function of the welfare system.
 
  (a) manifest
  (b) latent
  (c) overt
  (d) abuse



Ksanderson1296

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Answer to Question 1

(d)

Answer to Question 2

(b)



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