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Studying the demographic features of a community can give sociologists a great deal of information about the social factors that cause demographic change, and the social implications of demographic change. Thinking about your home community, what demographic features would give a sociologist the best insight on the key social problems or processes in your community? Answer the following questions, and then check to see how other students using Reel Society and participating in this poll answered them as well.

1

A sociologist would be most interested in looking at the __________ of my community.
A)age structure
B)gender patterns
C)racial patterns
D)ethnic patterns
2

A sociologist would be most interested in looking at the __________ of my community.
A)birth rate
B)death rate
C)infant mortality rate
D)total fertility rate
3

Poverty is a key social issue linked to demographic patterns in my community.
A)yes
B)no
4

Unemployment is a key social issue linked to demographic patterns in my community.
A)yes
B)no
5

Health care is a key social issue linked to demographic patterns in my community.
A)yes
B)no





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