Devah Pager (2001)found,in Her Study of Job Applications and Criminal

question 75

Multiple Choice

Devah Pager (2001) found,in her study of job applications and criminal records,that a negative social label affects people's chances in life.This label is called a ____________ by sociologists.

• A) crime
• B) bias
• C) stigma
• D) primary deviance

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Definitions:

Eligible Dividends

Dividends that are designated by corporations to be eligible for a lower tax rate in the hands of individuals, in certain jurisdictions.

Marginal Tax Rates

The percentage rate at which an additional dollar of income is taxed.

Provincial Tax Brackets

The divisions at which income is taxed at different rates within a province, depending on the level of the taxpayer's income.

Tax Difference

Refers to the disparity between tax rates, obligations, or benefits under different tax systems or scenarios, affecting investment decisions and financial planning.