Ideas About Health Can Serve as a Type of Social

question 86

Multiple Choice

Ideas about health can serve as a type of social control, as illustrated by the notion that

• A) women would risk their health by going to college.
• B) a competitive way of life is "healthy."
• C) homosexuality is "sick," even though it is biologically natural.
• D) we look to doctors to tell us what is healthy and what is unhealthy.

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Definitions:

Secondary Labor Market

The segment of the labor market characterized by low pay, poor job security, and minimal benefits, often involving part-time or temporary work.

Job Ghettos

Occupations or job sectors predominantly occupied by a particular minority or marginalized group, often characterized by low wages and limited advancement opportunities.

Entry-Level Positions

Jobs that are designed for new entrants to the workforce, requiring minimal prior experience and typically providing training.

Professionals

Are people with specialized knowledge acquired through extensive higher education. They enjoy a high degree of work autonomy and usually regulate themselves and enforce standards through professional associations.