Work & Economy Worksheet

What is the economy described as in the context of social institutions?

• A) A system for political governance

• B) A social institution through which a society's resources are exchanged and managed

• C) A cultural framework for social interaction

• D) A legal system for property rights

What was the earliest method of managing resources in human societies according to the image?

• A) Using digital currencies

• B) Trade and bartering

• C) Using gold and silver

• D) Establishing banks

According to the image, what do modern societies primarily use to manage economic transactions?

• A) Trade of goods

• B) Bartering services

• C) Money

• D) Cryptocurrencies

What is the source of social cohesion in simpler societies according to the concept of mechanical solidarity?

• Economic interdependence

• Shared religious beliefs and similar educational backgrounds

• Technological advancements

• Political ideologies

What does "organic solidarity" primarily refer to in modern societies?

• The biological unity of all living beings

• Mutual interdependence created by the specialization of work

• The natural environment's influence on human cooperation

• Historical ties between different cultures

Which example illustrates the concept of organic solidarity?

• A society where everyone performs the same job

• A community that relies solely on agriculture

• People having different jobs and buying goods/services from each other

• A group of people isolated from modern technology

Which of the following is an example of a region where organic solidarity is likely to be observed?

• Rural areas with low population density

• Industrialized countries

• Small tribes in remote locations

• Ancient civilizations before the industrial era

As of 2017, how much did women earn on average for every dollar earned by men in the same job with the same qualifications in the USA?

• 90 cents

• 81 cents

• 75 cents

• 65 cents

According to the information from 2017, which statement is true regarding the wage gap in the USA?

• The wage gap does not vary among different races and ethnicities.

• The wage gap is only significant in certain industries.

• The wage gap is worse for different races and ethnicities.

• The wage gap has been completely eliminated.

According to the 2022 data, which state has a gender pay gap where women earn 90 cents for every dollar a man earns?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Florida