One Problem with the Statement That "Hierarchies of Occupational Prestige

question 15

Multiple Choice

One problem with the statement that "hierarchies of occupational prestige are similar across societies" is that

• A) not enough data are available
• B) the data come from tourists who are more likely to speak English
• C) illegal aliens are not counted by the researchers, especially in less developed nations
• D) people don't work in other societies, so studying occupational prestige is pointless
• E) the data from less developed nations come mainly from urban areas and college students

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