Give three examples each of blue-collar jobs and white-collar jobs. Which category has higher social prestige?
With regard to dependency theory, exactly how are poor nations dependant on rich nations?
What is meritocracy? Why does meritocracy gain importance as societies industrialize?
Explain the meaning of the phrase “blaming the victim,” as used in the debate over the causes of poverty
Who are the “working poor”?
What was the objective of the 1996 welfare reform in the United States? What did this reform accomplish in terms of the share of people receiving welfare benefits and the share of the population that is poor?