Cole and Debbie are a married couple with young children. They split up work, household chores, and child-care responsibilities evenly and they feel that the balance is pretty much equal. Sociologist Barbara Risman calls this a(n) family.

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.

During he 1840s, more americans than british settled in the oregon country. how do you think this settlement influenced negotiations with the british over the territory

Did egypt invent wheels or sailboats