Feelings of prejudice are more likely to develop between groups that are competing against each other for scarce resources.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2Noriko is a young, single Japanese woman who works full time, but continues to live with her parents because she doesn't want the stresses involved with having a family of her own. Sociologist Masahiro Yamada would call Noriko a(n)
a. juku.
b. millennial.
c. selfish woman.
d. parasite single.
Question 3Prejudice is a rational, but negative attitude.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Japan's population pyramid illustrates that Japan is an aging society because the
a. the age group that has the fewest number of men and women is the 60-64 cohort.
b. the 0-4 cohort is the largest cohort.
c. for the most part the older age cohorts outnumber the younger cohort.
d. the population is evenly distributed across all age groups.
Question 5Most minority groups are denied full social participation in society.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6The dismantling of the ie family structure has contributed to the aging of Japanese society because
a. the elderly are more revered than they were under the ie family structure.
b. women are forced to work outside the home to make ends meet.
c. the ie family structure caused stress on women, resulting in a lower life expectancy.
d. caregiving responsibilities are placed primarily on women, who may choose not to have children as a result.
Question 7To qualify as a ethnic group, a group must be a numerical minority within a nation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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