People Over the Age of Twenty-Five Now Account for About

question 36

Multiple Choice

People over the age of twenty-five now account for about what percentage of all people in degree granting programs?

• A)5 percent
• B)20 percent
• C)40 percent
• D)60 percent

---

Definitions:

Gender

The range of characteristics, roles, and identities that societies associate with being male or female, often influenced by cultural, social, and personal factors.

Waves of Feminism

Describes the different periods of feminist activism and thought that have occurred since the late 19th century, with each "wave" focusing on different goals and challenges related to women's rights and gender equality.

Sociological Discipline

The study of social behavior, organization, and change, analyzing society and its institutions.

Rational Choice Theory

A framework for understanding and modeling social and economic behavior within the assumption that individuals make decisions based on their preferences and aims to maximize utility.