Which Statement Is True

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true?

• A)William Julius Wilson and Charles Murray are basically in agreement about the causes of the formation of a permanent underclass.
• B)The permanent underclass has more white members than black members.
• C)There is very little evidence to show that there is actually a permanent underclass.
• D)There are more poor whites than poor blacks in the United States.

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Definitions:

Functionalism

A theoretical framework in sociology that emphasizes the interdependence of the parts of a society and their roles in maintaining societal stability.

Social Exchange Theory

A social psychological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.

Labor Force Participation

This term refers to the percentage of the population that is either working or actively looking for work, indicating the active engagement of eligible workers in the economy.

Gender-Segregated

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