The Fact That Only 63 Percent of High School Graduates

question 59

Multiple Choice

The fact that only 63 percent of high school graduates have broadband internet access at home, while almost 90 percent of college graduates do, is an example of

• A)the filter bubble.
• B)collegiate privilege.
• C)the digital divide.
• D)the education dividend.

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Definitions:

Strain Theory

A sociological theory that suggests individuals may engage in deviant behavior when they experience a discrepancy between societal goals and the means available to achieve those goals.

Full Scholarship

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University Class

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Social Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust their behaviors, attitudes, and social practices to fit into or cope with the norms, values, and culture of a new social environment.