« previous next »

Author Question: Which of these statements about social mobility in the U.S. is true? a. Social mobility is most ... (Read 64 times)

dbose

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 597
on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of these statements about social mobility in the U.S. is true?
 
  a. Social mobility is most influenced by the characteristics of individuals.
 b. Being born into a particular generation may significantly influence chances for social mobility.
 c. Social mobility within the U.S. is virtually impossible.
 d. Most people remain in the same social class as their parents.

Question 2

Regarding commuter marriages the text notes that:
 
  a. commuter marriages are among the most affluent types of families.
  b. transportation costs have resulted in a significant decrease in commuter marriages.
  c. many poor and working class couples have commuter marriages that do not fit the common stereotype ofthe commuting professional couple.
 d. despite the stereotype, this type of marriage is still very rare.


dajones82

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 359
Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

Did you know?

Liver spots have nothing whatsoever to do with the liver. They are a type of freckles commonly seen in older adults who have been out in the sun without sufficient sunscreen.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Organizational and Activational Effects of Testosterone on Social Aggression Organizational and Activational Effects of Testosterone on Social Aggression
The recent mass upheavals in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria gave political scientists a cha The recent mass upheavals in Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, Yemen, and Syria gave political scientists a cha
In the box on upward social mobility on page 82, we discussed how Latinos face a similar situation. ... In the box on upward social mobility on page 82, we discussed how Latinos face a similar situation. ...
The answer to “What is the proper role of children in an economy?” varies by social class, ... The answer to “What is the proper role of children in an economy?” varies by social class, ...
Excessive video gaming decrease social and physical development in a child Excessive video gaming decrease social and physical development in a child
5. Social contract theorists believe that the social contract is/was a historical fact. ... 5. Social contract theorists believe that the social contract is/was a historical fact. ...
Video: Plant Defense Mechanisms from Pathogens

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library