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Study: Young Adults Have Various Levels of ‘Independence’

Anna Manzoni

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Apr 23, 2021

Study Shows Education Is Not Enough to Overcome Inequality

New research from NC State sociologist Anna Manzoni finds that social inequality persists, regardless of educational achievement —particularly for men. 
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May 30, 2018

Study Links Parental Support and Career Success of Children

A recent study finds young people who get financial support from their parents have greater professional success, highlighting one way social inequality is transmitted across generations. 

Jul 25, 2016

Study: Young Adults Have Various Levels of ‘Independence’

New research from an NC State sociologist finds that the concept of being either dependent or independent doesn’t apply to almost half of young adults in the United States. Instead, the study finds that young adults can fall into any of four categories that span the spectrum from full independence to being wholly dependent on parents.