Which of the following type of labor is the most rewarded and most often used by college graduates?
a. Emotional labor
b. Mental labor
c. Manual labor
d. Household labor
Question 2In contemporary society, perceived physical attractiveness has become much less important in social interactions.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 3Which of these is the best example of a contingent worker?
a. A person working in the manufacturing sector in a developing country
b. A person in the U.S. making their living as a substitute teacher
c. A full-time bank employee
d. A university professor
Question 4As the world becomes more crowded and structured, humans have less of a need for affiliation with other people.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Which of these is a change resulting from the economic restructuring of the workplace?
a. The percentage of workers who are White women and people of color has declined.
b. The number of people over the age of fifty-five is increasing.
c. The employment opportunities in the service industry are declining.
d. The manufacturing economy is growing.
Question 6According to some sociological views, it is possible to love someone, but not really like that person.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7The term deindustrialization refers to that fact that
a. goods are no longer being produced in the U.S.
b. fewer workers in the U.S. are required to produce goods.
c. production using computer technologies will replace service industries.
d. the work force is becoming more diverse.