Scholars May Disagree About the Age or Point in Time

question 38

Multiple Choice

Scholars may disagree about the age or point in time when an individual reaches adulthood.Viewing adulthood in the U.S.from a current sociological perspective,which of the following conclusions is accurate?

• A)Reaching adulthood is based on marker events such as getting married.
• B)Individuals reach adulthood later today than in earlier points in history.
• C)Completing one's education and entering the workforce marks adulthood.
• D)Adulthood begins when brain development is complete.

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Definitions:

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or social pressure, sometimes at the expense of personal opinion.

Discrimination

involves unfair or prejudicial treatment of individuals based on characteristics such as race, age, gender, etc.

Oppression

The systemic and pervasive exercise of power or authority that results in the cruel or unjust treatment of individuals or groups.

Discrimination

Unfair or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.