Compared to women's social networks, men's social networks tend to be larger, have more weak ties, and provide more information about work-related topics; therefore, men's social networks most likely confer:

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11ecba2d_0d57_e03a_a3bf_0f813d0a9430_MD0008_00 Social networks are informal and nonhierarchical webs of interaction between nodes, which are linked by ties. Nodes can either be individuals or organizations. Ties describe the connections between the nodes and are defined as strong or weak. Weak ties are loose/flimsy connections, such as those between acquaintances, whereas strong ties are more solid connections, such as those between family and close friends. Social capital refers to a person's networks of people that can be converted into economic gain. Men's networks are larger and provide information about work-related topics, such as where there are job openings or promotion possibilities. Therefore, men's network connections confer more social capital because these connections can be more easily converted into economic gain. Social mobility refers to the movement of individuals, groups, or families between or within status categories in society (eg, from middle class to upper class). Social mobility can be horizontal or vertical and is related to a multitude of other factors, such as education, job loss, marriage, and institutionalized discrimination. By providing more social capital (potential economic gain), men's networks also provide more social mobility. (Choices A, C, and D) Compared to women's networks, men's social networks provide more (not less) social capital and more (not less) social mobility. Educational objective: Social networks are informal, nonhierarchical webs of nodes (eg, individuals) connected by ties, which can be weak (eg, acquaintances) or strong (eg, family). Social networks confer social capital through connections that can be converted into economic gain (eg, new job), which can improve one's social status, resulting in social mobility.

Compared to Women's Social Networks, Men's Social Networks Tend to Be