In the Opening Vignette to Chapter 5, What Would You

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the opening vignette to Chapter 5, what would you conclude from the experiences of Barbara Ehrenreich?

• A)Mexico is an extremely stratified country, and becoming more so every year.
• B)It is impossible to survive on minimum- or near-minimum-wage work.
• C)The wealthy live in their own virtual world and have little understanding of the middle class.
• D)A marriage that occurs between a wealthy person and a poor person faces many serious challenges, but these difficulties can be overcome.
• E)The uninsured in America have difficulty accessing the health care system.

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Definitions:

Labeling Theory

A sociological theory that suggests the labels applied to individuals or groups significantly influence their behavior and how others perceive them.

Terminally Ill Patients

Refers to individuals diagnosed with a disease that is expected to result in death in a relatively short time.

Social Power

The capacity to influence, control, or manipulate the behavior, decisions, or thoughts of others within a social structure.

Hospital Patient

An individual who is receiving medical care or treatment in a hospital setting, often due to illness, surgery, or injury.