The Fact That an Unemployed Coal Miner in Appalachia Has

question 76

Multiple Choice

The fact that an unemployed coal miner in Appalachia has a higher standard of living than a doctor in Congo illustrates the idea that

• A)poverty is absolute.
• B)poverty is relative.
• C)being a doctor is not a high-prestige occupation in all countries.
• D)Americans are ethnocentric.

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Definitions:

Actively Seeking

The process of diligently searching or pursuing something, such as employment or information.

Constructionist Perspective

A theoretical approach that emphasizes the role of social constructs in understanding and explaining social phenomena and problems.

Deviant Activities

Behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, ranging from minor infractions to significant crimes.

Pseudo Explanation

An explanation that seems plausible on the surface but is actually unfounded or misleading, often lacking scientific or logical basis.