As your textbook explains, statistics are the most effective type of supporting material because they are difficult to manipulate or distort.
a. true
b. false

Which of the following statements describes the nature of "stigma" as it relates to welfare? a) society values individual characteristics such as self-reliance and a willingness to work hard, welfare recipients are seen as dependent and lazy. b) social welfare hs been polarized as a "moral category", and its related policy includes treating the poor in a dignified manner, as to highlight the responsible nature of the welfare recipents. c) the norm of reciprocity explains the societal obligation to make some return for the things received, welfare recipents are stigmatized because they are able to be seen as making appropiate contributions for the benefits they incur. d) the capitalistic nature of u.s. society stresses that those who work hard and have the ability will be rewarded with success, welfare recipients are equal to those who do not receive welfare because both groups of people deserve the benefits of success.

How can changes in technology or consumer demand make it difficult for people to get jobs? by changing the number or kind of jobs available by making it possible for some people to work fewer hours by making it difficult for people to buy what they want by creating a demand for things that are not available

In the years after world war ii, which of the following caused many people from asian and african countries to migrate to europe? a. the end of the soviet union b. new economic opportunities after colonialism ended c. the religious freedom found in europe d. new laws allowing greater numbers of immigrants into european countries