The Evidence Suggests That Recent Technological Change

question 54

Multiple Choice

The evidence suggests that recent technological change:

• A) is different from past technological change, in that it has no impact on productivity.
• B) has increased the wage gap between skilled and unskilled workers.
• C) has increased productivity in the service sector only.
• D) has increased productivity in the manufacturing sector only.
• E) permanently increased the natural rate of unemployment.

Identify reasons behind self-decoration and alteration across cultures.

Recognize the implications of societal beauty standards on personal and consumer behaviors.

Understand the significance and purposes of body decoration and alteration in expressing identity and group affiliation.

Explain the difference between gender identity and gender expression through examples.

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