Define master status and give two examples. What will be an ideal ...

Define master status and give two examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the black family is NOT correct?
 
  a. Black families have a higher poverty rate than white families.
  b. Government programs have been successful in eliminating poverty among black families.
  c. Over half of all black families are headed by single women.
  d. The average income of black families is below that of white families.

Question 3

Explain this statement: The lack of correspondence between the society and the nation-state can be a source of social tension.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 4

Current trends related to the family suggest that the institution of the family is likely to:
 
  a. be replaced by other institutions
  b. decline in importance
  c. gain additional functions, especially economic ones
  d. adapt to changing economic conditions and changing values

Question 5

Compare gemeinschaft and gesellschaft types of social organization.
 
  What will be an ideal response?