1). A major source of increasing economic inequality in the U.S. is the fact that:
A) the U.S. is a racist society
B) the overwhelming majority of new jobs have been in the lowest paying sectors
C) Social Security payments are unable to keep up with inflation.
D) none of the above
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2). T/F Welfare Reform is said by politicians to be based on the idea that the federal government wanted to get out of the “helping people” business.
True or false
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3). T/F There is a tendency for Americans to engage in ethnocentrism when discussing the nature of poverty
True or false
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4). A major source of increasing economic inequality in the U.S. is the fact that
A) the U.S. is a racist society
B) the overwhelming majority of new jobs have been in the lowest paying sectors
C) Social Security payments are unable to keep up with inflation.
D) none of the above
1 and 4 are identical.
If you indicate what YOU THINK the answers are for 1, 2, and 3, someone here will check them for you.
For my answers I put,
1). D
2). False
3). True
4). B
Could someone plz confirm these
1). D - no
2). False - yes
3). True - yes
4). B - yes
1 is B
1) To answer the first question, we need to carefully evaluate each option and determine which one is the major source of increasing economic inequality in the U.S.
A) The option states that the U.S. is a racist society. While racism can contribute to socioeconomic disparities, it may not be the single major source of increasing economic inequality.
B) The option suggests that the overwhelming majority of new jobs have been in the lowest paying sectors. This is a plausible reason for economic inequality, as low-paying jobs can perpetuate inequality by limiting opportunities for upward mobility.
C) The option mentions Social Security payments being unable to keep up with inflation. While this can affect retirees and those relying on Social Security, it might not be the primary source of increasing economic inequality.
D) The option states "none of the above." This option should be considered if none of the previous options adequately explain the major source of increasing economic inequality.
Based on the given options, B) the overwhelming majority of new jobs being in the lowest paying sectors appears to be the most likely answer for the major source of increasing economic inequality in the U.S.
2) To answer the second question, we need to determine whether politicians claim that Welfare Reform is based on the idea that the federal government wanted to get out of the "helping people" business.
True or false debates the claim made by politicians. Without a specific understanding of the context and the position of different politicians, it is challenging to determine the exact truth value of the statement. It is best to refer to reliable sources, such as political speeches, interviews, or official documentation, to gather more information and form a more accurate understanding.
3) To answer the third question, we need to evaluate whether there is a tendency for Americans to engage in ethnocentrism when discussing the nature of poverty.
True or false debates the general tendency of Americans when discussing poverty. It is important to consider that individuals may hold different viewpoints, and not all Americans have a tendency toward ethnocentrism. To determine the accuracy of the statement, one could refer to sociological research, surveys, or public opinion polls that specifically address this issue.
4) This question is a repeat of the first question. Therefore, based on the discussion above, the answer is still B) the overwhelming majority of new jobs being in the lowest paying sectors as the major source of increasing economic inequality in the U.S.