Question 1

How are social capital and social networking used to deal with neighborhood problems in middle-class neighborhoods and in seeking employment?

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Question 2

The model H-1B visa holder is a 28-year-old computer programmer from India.

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The model H-1B visa holder is typically a computer programmer or other specialized worker from a foreign country. While the age and nationality of the applicant can vary, 28-year-old computer programmers from India are a common demographic for H-1B visas.

Question 3

Helicopter parents are considered an annoyance by their children.

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Question 4

How did the development of industry impact the middle class? How were middle-class families impacted?

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Question 5

Downsizing is the calculated reduction of permanent employees in an effort to cut costs and/or to improve an organization's ability to run more efficiently.

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This statement defines downsizing accurately as the intentional reduction of employees for specific reasons.

Question 6

Unequal public school funding results in "savage inequalities".

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Unequal public school funding leads to discrepancies in the resources and opportunities available to students in different areas, resulting in significant disparities in educational outcomes, known as "savage inequalities."

Question 7

Individuals who score higher on functional literacy tests tend to have jobs that require only a high school education.

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Individuals with higher scores on functional literacy tests are generally better equipped to handle complex tasks and are more likely to have jobs that require higher levels of education beyond just a high school diploma.

Question 8

What factors distinguish white-collar from blue-collar jobs?

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Question 9

The middle class is not vulnerable when it comes to health insurance costs.

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The middle class can be vulnerable when it comes to health insurance costs, as they may not qualify for government assistance but still struggle to afford private health insurance or out-of-pocket costs.

Question 10

What are the strategies used by middle-class parents to help their children develop academically and to ensure their admission into colleges and universities?

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Question 11

What are the two middle classes?

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Question 12

Cars and appliances do not contribute to middle-class debt.

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Cars and appliances are major contributors to middle-class debt.

Question 13

What are some of the contributors and non-contributors to middle-class debt?

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Question 14

Social networking sites are declining in usage.

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There is no evidence to suggest that social networking sites are declining in usage. In fact, many social networking sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat continue to have high levels of user engagement and growth. However, there is growing concern about the negative effects of social media on mental health and privacy, which may lead some individuals to use these platforms less frequently or disengage altogether.

Question 15

One major contributor to middle-class debt is home mortgages.

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Home mortgages often involve a significant amount of debt and are a common source of debt for the middle class.

Question 16

Give an example of how the ecology of class benefits some people but not others.

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Question 17

The ecology of class refers to the unacknowledged impact of residential and occupational location on one's quality of life.

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The ecology of class does refer to the unacknowledged impact of residential and occupational location on one's quality of life.

Quiz 6: The Badly Beseiged Middle Class