The Bureau of Labor Statistics Reported in 2005 That There

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2005 that there were 28.19 million people over age 25 who had no high school degree or its equivalent, 11.73 million of whom were employed and 1.04 million of whom were unemployed. What were the labor-force participation rate and the unemployment rate for this group?

• A) 45.3% and 3.7%
• B) 45.3% and 8.1%
• C) 41.6% and 3.7%
• D) 41.6% and 8.1%

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

A sociological perspective that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.

Oppression And Discrimination

Refers to the systemic and pervasive mistreatment and unfair judgment of individuals or groups based on perceived or actual characteristics, often leading to unequal opportunities and negative outcomes.

Functionalist

A viewpoint in sociology that regards society as a complicated system in which its components function cooperatively to foster unity and steadiness.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that emphasizes the social, political, or material inequality of a social group, critiquing the broad socio-political system.