SOCI Final

which text is considered scared to Christians of all sects?

The Bible

A sociologist studying how religious beliefs become so deeply rooted in people that they can hate people of other religions probably is:

a conflict theorist

Ethnicity describes shared: Question 3 options: a) beliefs b) language c) religion d) any of the above

d) any of the above

If someone who follows the teaching of Confucius mentions the word jen, they are referring to

a teaching that everyone should be treated kindly

Same-sex couple households account for _____ percent of American households. Question 9 options: a) 1 b) 10 c) 15 d) 30

a) 1

France might be classified as which kind of nation? Question 23 options: a) Global b) Core c) Semi-peripheral d) Peripheral

b) Core

Which of the following is not a manifest function of education? Question 6 options: a) Cultural innovation b) Courtship c) Social placement d) Socialization

b) Courtship

Societies practice social control to maintain ________. Question 4 options: a) formal sanctions b) social order c) cultural deviance d) sanction labeling

b) social order

According to national surveys, most American parents support which type of sex education program in school? Question 14 options: a)Abstinence only b)Abstinence plus sexual safety c)Sexual safety without promoting abstinence d)No sex education

Abstinence plus sexual safety

The US Census Bureau keeps records of different statistics that pertain to families. For example, in 2010 there were 3 million who did not live with their parents. 54% of these children were: A. living with foster parents B. Living with their older brother or sister C. Living with their grandparent(s) D. Living with an aunt or uncle

C. Living with their grandparent(s)

In which part of the family life cycle, do sociologists point to as the most stressful time for a marriage? A. the first year of marriage B. The engagement period C. The birth of the first child D. The birth of the last child

C. The birth of the first child

Sociologists associate sexuality with _______. Question 13 options: a)heterosexuality b)homosexuality c)biological factors d)a person's capacity for sexual feelings

a person's capacity for sexual feelings

Which of following is correct regarding the explanation for transgenderism? Question 5 options: a)It is strictly biological and associated with chemical imbalances in the brain. b)It is a behavior that is learned through socializing with other transgendered individuals. c)It is genetic and usually skips one generation. d)Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism.

Currently, there is no definitive explanation for transgenderism.

Deviance is always considered a crime? a) True b) False

False

Only women are affected by gender stratification. a) True b) False

False

To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance? Question 8 options: a)Conflict theory b)Functionalism c)Feminist theory d)Symbolic interactionism

Functionalism

Which theoretical perspective stresses the importance of regulating sexual behavior to ensure marital cohesion and family stability? Question 15 options: a)Functionalism b)Conflict theory c)Symbolic interactionalism d)Queer theory

Functionalism

many people are familiar with the yin-yang symbol. From which religion does this come?

Taoism

Which of the following is the best example of the role peers play as an agent of socialization for school-aged children? Question 7 options: a)Children can act however they wish around their peers because children are unaware of gender roles. b) Peers serve as a support system for children who wish to act outside of their assigned gender roles. c)Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles. d)None of the above

Peers tend to reinforce gender roles by criticizing and marginalizing those who behave outside of their assigned roles

which two words did Émile Durkheim use to distinguish between religious objects and non-religious objects?

Sacred; profane

When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science. His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as: Tracking Grade inflation Feminism Manifest function

Tracking

Which of the following is the best example of a gender stereotype? Question 6 options: a) Women are typically shorter than men. b)Men do not live as long as women. c)Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded. d) Men hold more high-earning, leadership jobs than women.

Women tend to be overly emotional, while men tend to be levelheaded.

According to social disorganization theory, crime is most likely to occur where? Question 8 options: a) A community where neighbors don't know each other very well b) A neighborhood with mostly elderly citizens c) A city with a large minority population d) A college campus with students who are very competitive

a) A community where neighbors don't know each other very well

88 million people live on less than $1.00 a day. These people are said to be living in _____________. a) Absolute poverty b) Subjective poverty c) Relative poverty d) Marginal poverty

a) Absolute poverty

Which continent has the greatest number of impoverished nations in the world? a) Africa b) North America c) Asia d) South America

a) Africa

Which theorist studied the power elite, and the influence they had over society? a) C. Wright Mills b)Karl Marx c)Émile Durkheim d) Carl Sagan

a) C. Wright Mills

In recent times, scholars have been trying to sort out why the countries on the continent of Africa, as a whole, have trouble competing to today's global, capitalist economy. While an answer to this question is complex and carries with it many ambiguities, most scholars point to European colonialism as a key to understanding the current state of Africa. A sociologist studying this topic, would ascribe to which theoretical paradigm? a) Conflict theory b) Symbolic interactionism c) Feminist theory d) Structural functionalism

a) Conflict theory

Which theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo? Question 8 options: a) Conflict theory b) Feminist theory c) Functionalist theory d) Symbolic interactionism

a) Conflict theory

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was created by: a) Core nation countries b) Third world countries c) Asian and American countries d) Middle-income countries

a) Core nation countries

In 2008 the United States, as well as the rest of the world, felt the effects of the recession. After the collapse of the housing market, people lost their jobs and they quit spending money. Many people could not afford their mortgages anymore and their homes went into foreclosure. For many people, it was a time of __________. a) Downward mobility b) Social inconsistency c) Social stratification d) Horizontal mobility

a) Downward mobility

Which of the following is an example of corporate crime? Question 13 options: a) Embezzlement b) Larceny c) Assault d) Burglary

a) Embezzlement

Which of the following is an example of corporate crime? Question 13 options: a) Embezzlement b) Larceny c)Assault d) Burglary

a) Embezzlement

It was time for Oli to marry. He had finished school and was starting a job. His parents chose a bride for him whose parents had the same amount of wealth and belonged to the same class as they did. Oli and his bride will have a(n) _________ marriage. a) Endogamus b) Unconventional c) Exogamus d) Traditional

a) Endogamus

Which perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to keep the social system running smoothly? Question 4 options: a) Functional perspective b) Symbolic interactionist perspective c) Conflict perspective d) Feminist perspective

a) Functional perspective

_______ is/are an individual's self-conception of being male or female based on his or her association with masculine or feminine gender roles. Question 2 options: a) Gender identity b)Gender bias c)Sexual orientation d)Sexual attitudes

a) Gender identity

What is the primary driver of modernization theory? Question 19 options: a) Industrialization b) Aging c) Conflict d) Interactions

a) Industrialization

What is the primary driver of modernization theory? Question 19 options: a) Industrialization b)Aging c)Conflict d) Interactions

a) Industrialization

A student has a habit of talking on her cell phone during class. One day, the professor stops his lecture and asks her to respect the other students in the class by turning off her phone. In this situation, the professor used __________ to maintain social control. Question 3 options: a) Informal negative sanctions b) Informal positive sanctions c) Formal negative sanctions d) Formal positive sanctions

a) Informal negative sanctions

In Erik Erikson's developmental stages of life, with which challenge must older people struggle? Question 7 options: a) Overcoming despair to achieve integrity b) Overcoming role confusion to achieve identity c) Overcoming isolation to achieve intimacy d) Overcoming shame to achieve autonomy

a) Overcoming despair to achieve integrity

Which of the following do the functionalist and conflict perspectives share? Question 6 options: a) Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms b) Emphasis on religion as providing social support c) Belief that religion helps explain the mysteries of life d) None of the above

a) Position that religion relates to social control, enforcing social norms

Which of the following situations best describes crime trends in the United States? Question 15 options: a) Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing. b) Rates of violent crimes are decreasing, but there are more nonviolent crimes now than ever before. c)Crime rates have skyrocketed since the 1970s due to lax corrections laws. d)Rates of street crime have gone up, but corporate crime has gone down.

a) Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing.

Which of the following situations best describes crime trends in the United States? Question 15 options: a) Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing. b) Rates of violent crimes are decreasing, but there are more nonviolent crimes now than ever before. c) Crime rates have skyrocketed since the 1970s due to lax corrections laws. d) Rates of street crime have gone up, but corporate crime has gone down.

a) Rates of violent and nonviolent crimes are decreasing.

What are the major factors affecting education systems throughout the world? Question 1 options: a) Resources and money b) Student interest c) Teacher interest d) Transportation

a) Resources and money

Societies practice social control to maintain ________. Question 4 options: a)formal sanctions b) social order c)cultural deviance d)sanction labeling

b) social order

Some controversial groups that may be mislabeled as cults include: Question 11 options: a) Scientology and the Hare Krishna b) the Peoples Temple and Heaven's Gate c) the Branch Davidians and the Manson Family d) Quakers and Pentecostals

a) Scientology and the Hare Krishna

Kara has behavioral problems as a young child. As she goes through school, she is labeled "troubled," and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to "live down" to this expectation. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara's experience? a) Symbolic interactionism b) Conflict theory c) Functionalism d) Feminist theory

a) Symbolic interactionism

Which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it? Question 17 options: a) The Bracero Program b) Immigration Reform and Control Act c) Operation Wetback d) SB 1070

a) The Bracero Program

A convicted sexual offender is released on parole and arrested two weeks later for repeated sexual crimes. How would labeling theory explain this? Question 11 options: a) The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status. b)The offender has returned to his old neighborhood and so reestablished his former habits. c)The offender has lost the social bonds he made in prison and feels disconnected from society. d) The offender is poor and responding to the different cultural values that exist in his community.

a) The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status.

A convicted sexual offender is released on parole and arrested two weeks later for repeated sexual crimes. How would labeling theory explain this? Question 11 options: a) The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status. b) The offender has returned to his old neighborhood and so reestablished his former habits. c) The offender has lost the social bonds he made in prison and feels disconnected from society. d) The offender is poor and responding to the different cultural values that exist in his community.

a) The offender has been labeled deviant by society and has accepted a new master status.

GNI PPP, or gross national income divided by purchasing power parity, helps measure: a) The standard of living in a country. b)The average global interest rates for loans. c)The amount of inflation affecting a country's currency. d)The average level of education per person in a country.

a) The standard of living in a country.

What factor makes class systems open? Question 2 options: a) They allow for movement between the classes. b) People are more open-minded. c) People are encouraged to socialize within their class. d) They do not have clearly defined layers.

a) They allow for movement between the classes.

When Ahmed is in 5th grade, he does poorly in math and science. His teachers recommend him for lower-level classes throughout middle school in all subjects, and he's not given the chance to excel elsewhere. This process is known as: a) Tracking b) Grade inflation c) Feminism d) Manifest function

a) Tracking

Which of the following is NOT a latent function of education? a) Transmission of culture b) Working in groups c) Courtship d) Political and social integration

a) Transmission of culture

True or false: A person's sex, as determined by his or her biology, does not always correspond with his or her gender. a) True b) False

a) True

Since the social classes in the United States do not have any clear boundaries, how is a sociologist supposed to determine whether their subjects are in the upper class or the upper-middle class? a) Upper class is often defined as having control over one's life and the lives of people around you, while the upper-middle class is often defined as having control only over one's own life. b)All upper class people enjoy opera and have been bred for their stations while the upper-middle class consists mostly of newly wealthy people who may not have had the same kind of upbringing. c) In the upper class, everyone knows everyone, but in the upper-middle class, the people do not comingle. d)The upper class is split into "old money" and "new money" people, while the upper-middle class simply struggles to maintain its wealth.

a) Upper class is often defined as having control over one's life and the lives of people around you, while the upper-middle class is often defined as having control only over one's own life.

The 1972 case Mills v. Board of Education of the District of Columbia set a precedent for __________. Question 5 options: a) access to education b) average spending on students c) desegregation of schools d) teacher salary

a) access to education

An older woman retires and completely changes her life. She is no longer raising children or working. However, she joins the YWCA to swim every day. She serves on the Friends of the Library board. She is part of a neighborhood group that plays Bunco on Saturday nights. Her situation most closely illustrates the ______ theory. Question 17 options: a) activity b) continuity c) disengagement d) gerotranscendence

a) activity

Slavery in the pre-Civil War American South most closely resembled Question 25 options: a) chattel Slavery b) debt Bondage c) relative Poverty d) peonage

a) chattel Slavery

The behaviors, customs, and norms associated with a class are known as: Question 9 options: a) class traits b) power c) prestige d) underclass

a) class traits

In the United States, life expectancy rates in recent decades have ______. Question 10 options: a) continued to gradually rise b) gone up and down due to global issues such as military conflicts c) lowered as health care improves d) stayed the same since the mid-1960s

a) continued to gradually rise

In the United States, life expectancy rates in recent decades have ______. Question 10 options: a) continued to gradually rise b)gone up and down due to global issues such as military conflicts c)lowered as health care improves d)stayed the same since the mid-1960s

a) continued to gradually rise

Learning from classmates that most students buy lunch on Fridays is an example of ________. Question 4 options: a) cultural transmission b) educational access c) formal education d) informal education

a) cultural transmission

Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of _________. Question 11 options: a) families b) society c) the individual d) all of the above

d) all of the above

Unlike Davis and Moore, Melvin Tumin believed that, because of social stratification, some qualified people were _______ higher-level job positions. Question 16 options: a) denied the opportunity to obtain b) encouraged to train for c) often fired from d) forced into

a) denied the opportunity to obtain

A ____________ perspective theorist might find it particularly noteworthy that wealthy corporations improve the quality of life in peripheral nations by providing workers with jobs, pumping money into the local economy, and improving transportation infrastructure. Question 21 options: a) functional b) conflict c) feminist d) symbolic interactionist

a) functional

Sociologists tend to define family in terms of Question 1 options: a) how a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage, or adoption b) the connection of bloodlines c) the status roles that exist in a family structure d) how closely members adhere to social norms

a) how a given society sanctions the relationships of people who are connected through blood, marriage, or adoption

Amalgamation is represented by the _____________ metaphor. Question 14 options: a) melting pot b) Statue of Liberty c) salad bowl d) separate but equal

a) melting pot

In the United States, most people define themselves as: Question 7 options: a) middle class b) upper class c) lower class d) no specific class

a) middle class

If a sociologist says that nations evolve towards more advanced technology and more complex industry as their citizens learn cultural values that celebrate hard work and success, she is using _______ theory to study the global economy. Question 32 options: a) modernization theory b) dependency theory c) modern dependency theory d) evolutionary dependency theory

a) modernization theory

Children of divorced parents are _______ to divorce in their own marriage than children of parents who stayed married. Question 12 options: a) more likely b) less likely c) equally likely

a) more likely

A student wakes up late and realizes her sociology exam starts in five minutes. She jumps into her car and speeds down the road, where she is pulled over by a police officer. The student explains that she is running late, and the officer lets her off with a warning. The student's actions are an example of _________. Question 6 options: a) primary deviance b) positive deviance c) secondary deviance d) master deviance

a) primary deviance

Plessy v. Ferguson set the precedent that _____________. Question 16 options: a) racial segregation in schools was allowed b) separate schools for black and white students were unconstitutional c) students do not have a right to free speech in public schools d) students have a right to free speech in public schools

a) racial segregation in schools was allowed

Social stratification is a system that: Question 12 options: a) ranks society members into categories b) destroys competition between society members c) allows society members to choose their social standing d) reflects personal choices of society members

a) ranks society members into categories

One flaw in dependency theory is the unwillingness to recognize _______. Question 30 options: a) that previously low-income nations such as China have successfully developed their economies and can no longer be classified as dependent on core nations b) that previously high-income nations such as China have been economically overpowered by low-income nations entering the global marketplace c) that countries such as China are growing more dependent on core nations d) that countries such as China do not necessarily want to be more like core nations

a) that previously low-income nations such as China have successfully developed their economies and can no longer be classified as dependent on core nations

The "graying of the United States" refers to ________. Question 4 options: a) the increasing percentage of the population over 65 b) faster aging due to stress c) dissatisfaction with retirement plans d) increased health problems such as Alzheimer's

a) the increasing percentage of the population over 65

The majority of American children live in: Question 6 options: a) two-parent households b) one-parent households c) no-parent households d) multigenerational households

a) two-parent households

The term crime can be defined as: a)A behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions. b)A harmful action directed at the authorities. c)An unintended consequence of necessary action. d)A sequence of events leading to incarceration.

a)A behavior that violates official law and is punishable through formal sanctions.

According to social disorganization theory, crime is most likely to occur where? Question 8 options: a)A community where neighbors don't know each other very well b)A neighborhood with mostly elderly citizens c)A city with a large minority population d) A college campus with students who are very competitive

a)A community where neighbors don't know each other very well

Areas that once had vast economic growth and large amounts of industry, but are now suffering from the effects of outsourcing are going through a period of: a)Deindustrialization B)Industrialization transition c)Post-industrialization d) Industrialization

a)Deindustrialization

A student has a habit of talking on her cell phone during class. One day, the professor stops his lecture and asks her to respect the other students in the class by turning off her phone. In this situation, the professor used __________ to maintain social control. Question 3 options: a)Informal negative sanctions b)Informal positive sanctions c)Formal negative sanctions d)Formal positive sanctions

a)Informal negative sanctions

Which of the following is NOT a method used within the United States to produce educational equality? a)Mandatory tutoring b)Head Start c)Bussing d) Charter schools

a)Mandatory tutoring

Which trend has the World Bank seen in its study of poverty in low-income nations? a)More women live in poverty than men. b)More men live in poverty than women. c)Children can avoid living in poverty if they live with their fathers. d)Equal numbers of men and women live in poverty.

a)More women live in poverty than men.

Stereotypes can be based on: Question 6 options: a) race b) ethnicity c) gender d) all of the above

d) all of the above

In Erik Erikson's developmental stages of life, with which challenge must older people struggle? Question 7 options: a)Overcoming despair to achieve integrity b)Overcoming role confusion to achieve identity c) Overcoming isolation to achieve intimacy d)Overcoming shame to achieve autonomy

a)Overcoming despair to achieve integrity

Peggy accepts a job offer as an advertising copywriter. Her boss immediately assigns her campaigns for products such as makeup and cleaning products. Peggy asks for different clients, but her boss tells her she should stick to what she and "her kind" know best. Peggy is experiencing : a)Sexism b)Homophobia c)Masochism d)Sexual orientation

a)Sexism

Tasha believes that gender is about the division of labor in the family. In the pre-industrial era, men were the hunter-gatherers and bread-winners, and women were keepers of the home. After World War II, changes in the family structure allowed women to become breadwinners also, altering the roles of the family. From what sociological perspective do Tasha's thoughts come? a)Structural Functionalism b)Cyberfeminism c)Symbolic Interactionism d)Conflict Theory

a)Structural Functionalism

Which federal act or program was designed to allow more Hispanic American immigration, not block it? Question 17 options: a)The Bracero Program b)Immigration Reform and Control Act c) Operation Wetback d) SB 1070

a)The Bracero Program

The term secondary deviance can be defined as: a)When a person's self-concept and behavior begin to change after his or her actions are labeled as deviant by members of society. b) When negative informal sanctions encourage an individual to seek more positive behavioral choices. c)When positive formal sanctions cause an individual to deviate from society's expectations. d)When a violation of norms does not result in any long-term effects on the individual's self-image or interactions with others.

a)When a person's self-concept and behavior begin to change after his or her actions are labeled as deviant by members of society.

An older woman retires and completely changes her life. She is no longer raising children or working. However, she joins the YWCA to swim every day. She serves on the Friends of the Library board. She is part of a neighborhood group that plays Bunco on Saturday nights. Her situation most closely illustrates the ______ theory. Question 17 options: a)activity b)continuity c)disengagement d)gerotranscendence

a)activity

Amalgamation is represented by the _____________ metaphor. Question 14 options: a)melting pot b)Statue of Liberty c)salad bowl d)separate but equal

a)melting pot

A student wakes up late and realizes her sociology exam starts in five minutes. She jumps into her car and speeds down the road, where she is pulled over by a police officer. The student explains that she is running late, and the officer lets her off with a warning. The student's actions are an example of _________. Question 6 options: a)primary deviance b)positive deviance c)secondary deviance d) master deviance

a)primary deviance

The "graying of the United States" refers to ________. Question 4 options: a)the increasing percentage of the population over 65 b)faster aging due to stress c)dissatisfaction with retirement plans d)increased health problems such as Alzheimer's

a)the increasing percentage of the population over 65

what is the relationship, if any, between people who cohabitate and then get married, and those people who wait to live together after they marry? a. cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage

a. cohabitating, unmarried partners have a slightly higher divorce rate after they get married than those who don't cohabitate until after marriage

The median age of first marriage has ______ in the last 50 years. Question 10 options: a) increased for men but not women b) decreased for men but not women c) increased for both men and women d) decreased for both men and women

c) increased for both men and women

According to the symbolic interactionist perspective, we "do gender": Question 10 options: a)during half of our activities b)only when they apply to our biological sex c)only if we are actively following gender roles d)all of the time, in everything we do

all of the time, in everything we do

Which of the following is NOT a product of gender stereotyping? a) Keisha's mom encouraging her to take home economics over shop class so she can please her future husband. b) A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday. c) A teacher discouraging a female student from entering the military, suggesting nursing school instead. d) A music store employee encouraging a young woman to study the piano or flute instead of the drums or guitar.

b) A father buying a basketball hoop for his daughter's eighth birthday.

According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following people is most likely to be a member of the power elite? Question 7 options: a) A war veteran b) A senator c) A professor d) A mechanic

b) A senator

Strain theory: a) States individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance. b) Addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals. c) Asserts that motivation and personal responsibility are the key factors in living a healthy lifestyle. d) Argues that morality is based on wealth.

b) Addresses the relationship between having socially acceptable goals and having socially acceptable means to reach those goals.

Which statement represents stratification from the perspective of symbolic interactionism? Question 17 options: a) Men often earn more than women, even working the same job. b) After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant. c) Doctors earn more money because their job is more highly valued. d) Teachers continue to struggle to keep benefits such as health insurance.

b) After work, Pat, a janitor, feels more comfortable eating in a truck stop than a French restaurant.

In the United States, where outsourcing is almost always addressed negatively, companies still get away with outsourcing. How do they do this? a) Deindusrialization, also caused by outsourcing, is better for the environment, so Americans are in favor of it. b) Americans want lower prices for their consumable products, and the only way for companies to deliver those low prices is to outsource the work to cheaper laborers. c) Companies find that the many U.S. restrictions on manufacturing can seriously disrupt production, which leads to profit loss, which in turn results in outsourcing. d) Capital flight, caused by outsourcing, helps local economies thrive, so Americans are willing to make the trade off.

b) Americans want lower prices for their consumable products, and the only way for companies to deliver those low prices is to outsource the work to cheaper laborers.

During the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other black protestors spoke out against segregation by refusing to sit at the back of the bus. This is an example of ________. Question 2 options: a) An act of social control b) An act of deviance c) A social norm d) Criminal mores

b) An act of deviance

Which of the following scenarios is an example of intergenerational mobility? Question 10 options: a) A janitor belongs to the same social class as his grandmother did. b) An executive belongs to a different class than her parents. c) An editor shares the same social class as his cousin. d) A lawyer belongs to a different class than her sister.

b) An executive belongs to a different class than her parents.

Which subordinate group is often referred to as the "model minority?" Question 16 options: a) African Americans b) Asian Americans c) White ethnic Americans d) Native Americans

b) Asian Americans

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity such as Charlie Sheen commit a crime? Question 10 options: a) Because his parents committed similar crimes b) Because his fame protects him from retribution c) Because his fame disconnects him from society d) Because he is challenging socially accepted norms

b) Because his fame protects him from retribution

What is discrimination? Question 7 options: a) Biased thoughts against an individual or group b) Biased actions against an individual or group c) Belief that a race different from yours is inferior d) Another word for stereotyping

b) Biased actions against an individual or group

Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities arising from differences in class, gender, race and ethnicity? a) Symbolic interactionism b) Conflict theory c) Functionalism d) None of the above.

b) Conflict theory

Which of the following sociological perspectives argues that the educational system reinforces and perpetuates social inequalities arising from differences in class, gender, race and ethnicity? a)Symbolic interactionism b) Conflict theory c) Functionalism d) None of the above.

b) Conflict theory

Malik grew up in an affluent household which embraced activities such as attending the opera, visiting museums, and traveling to foreign countries at least once a year. When Malik goes to college, he finds he has much to talk about with professors, and fellow students from similar backgrounds. Malik is enjoying the benefits of: a) Grade inflation b) Cultural capital c) The education gap d) Tracking

b) Cultural capital

An example of slavery, according to Anti-Slavery International, is: a) Children playing with friends b) Factories using child labor c) Children attending school d) Factories employing adults at salary level

b) Factories using child labor

Which person best illustrates opportunities for upward social mobility in the United States? Question 4 options: a) First-shift factory worker b) First-generation college student c) Firstborn son who inherits the family business d) First-time interviewee who is hired for a job

b) First-generation college student

How is global stratification different from social stratification? a) Countries cannot move up and down the global stratification ladder, unlike people who can use social mobility to climb or fall down the social stratification ladder. b) Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals. c) Global stratification can only measure the inequalities among purely democratic states, while social stratification can be expanded to apply to people in any country in the world. d) Global stratification only examines environmental inequalities among nations while social stratification examines inequalities among people

b) Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals.

Which number does the World Bank use to determine the status and classification of each nation? a) Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development data b) Gross National Income per Capita c) Gross Domestic Product d) Purchasing Power Parity

b) Gross National Income per Capita

Charlotte was born to a lower class family in rural Pennsylvania. After taking a job in the mail room of a large corporate office, Charlotte is slowly promoted through the ranks and becomes CEO of the company by the age of 50. What type of stratification is shown in this story? a) Intragenerational mobility b) Intergenerational mobility c) Structural mobility d) Downward mobility

b) Intergenerational mobility

Which of the following is a criticism of the family life cycle model? Question 5 options: a) It is too broad and accounts for too many aspects of family. b) It is too narrowly focused on a sequence of stages. c) It does not serve a practical purpose for studying family behavior. d) It is not based on comprehensive research.

b) It is too narrowly focused on a sequence of stages.

Functionalist Émile Durkheim believed some deviance within society was: a) Dangerous; it encouraged disruptive behavior. b) Necessary; it challenged people's views. c) Instrumental; it encouraged the population to rebel. d) Insignificant; deviance within society is largely ignored.

b) Necessary; it challenged people's views.

Which type of child abuse is most prevalent in the United States? Question 15 options: a) Physical abuse b) Neglect c) Shaken-baby syndrome d) Verbal mistreatment

b) Neglect

Which statement would you find in the analysis of poverty by Neckerman and Torche? a) People will take advantage of social welfare programs if you do not watch them carefully. b) Once poverty has entered a geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of. c) People live in poverty because they are lazy and lack meaningful work. d) People living in poverty enjoy living in poverty.

b) Once poverty has entered a geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of.

What factor makes caste systems closed? Question 1 options: a) They are run by secretive governments. b) People cannot change their social standings. c) Most have been outlawed. d) They exist only in rural areas.

b) People cannot change their social standings.

What intergroup relationship is represented by the "salad bowl" metaphor? Question 13 options: a) Assimilation b) Pluralism c) Amalgamation d) Segregation

b) Pluralism

What intergroup relationship is represented by the "salad bowl" metaphor? Question 13 options: a)Assimilation b) Pluralism c)Amalgamation d)Segregation

b) Pluralism

Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education? a) Social placement b) Social networks c) Socialization d) Social control

b) Social networks

Which action reflects ageism? Question 12 options: a) Enabling WWII veterans to visit war memorials b) Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over age 65 c) Believing that older people drive too slowly d) Living in a culture where elders are respected

b) Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over age 65

Kara has behavioral problems as a young child. As she goes through school, she is labeled "troubled," and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to "live down" to this expectation. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in studying Kara's experience? a)Conflict theory b) Symbolic interactionism c)Feminist theory d) Functionalism

b) Symbolic interactionism

Which of the main theoretical perspectives would approach religion from the micro-level, studying how religion impacts an individual's sense of support and well-being? Question 3 options: a) Functionalism b) Symbolic interactionism c) Conflict theory d) Feminism

b) Symbolic interactionism

The Davis-Moore Thesis states: a)That economic hardship and skyrocketing inflation is the cause for all social stratification in the United States. b) That the more society values a particular profession, the more the people in that profession will make. c)That Karl Marx was correct and that stratification can only be solved by converting to a socialist government. d)That people constantly move up and down the social ladder, and this creates an unstable economy which will eventually collapse on itself.

b) That the more society values a particular profession, the more the people in that profession will make.

What is a disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)? Question 16 options: a) The NCVS doesn't include demographic data, such as age or gender. b) The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones. c) The NCVS doesn't address the relationship between the criminal and the victim. d) The NCVS only includes information collected by police officers.

b) The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones.

GNI PPP, or gross national income divided by purchasing power parity, helps measure: a) The average level of education per person in a country. b) The standard of living in a country. c) The amount of inflation affecting a country's currency. d) The average global interest rates for loans.

b) The standard of living in a country.

What do nations that are top-ranked in science and math have in common? Question 2 options: a) They are all in Asia. b) They recruit top teachers. c) They spend more money per student. d) They use cutting-edge technology in classrooms.

b) They recruit top teachers.

Which statement explains why Immanuel Wallerstein's classification is preferred by sociologist? a)The former Cold War era classifications are outdated and no longer accurately show the economic state of individual nations. b) Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms that allow his classification of nations to be less biased and appear less ethnocentric. c)Wallerstein's classification uses the United States as a point of comparison so that people can understand what he is saying. d)Wallerstein's classification is based more on sociological data than economic data, and because of that, applies to the field of sociology better than the Cold War era classification.

b) Wallerstein's classification uses neutral terms that allow his classification of nations to be less biased and appear less ethnocentric.

Maya is a 12-year-old girl living in Thailand. She is homeless, and often does not know where she will sleep or when she will eat. We might say that Maya lives in _________ poverty. Question 26 options: a) subjective b) absolute c) relative d) global

b) absolute

The Protestant work ethic was viewed in terms of its relationship to: Question 7 options: a) evolution and natural selection b) capitalism c) determinism d) prejudice and discrimination

b) capitalism

If elderly people suffer abuse, it is most often perpetrated by ______. Question 14 options: a) spouses b) caregivers c) lawyers d) strangers

b) caregivers

Veterans are two to four times more likely to ______ as people who did not serve in the military. Question 15 options: a) be a victim of elder abuse b) commit suicide c) be concerned about financial stresses d) be abusive toward care providers

b) commit suicide

A sociologist who focuses on the way that multinational corporations headquartered in core nations exploit the local workers in their peripheral nation factories is using a _________ perspective to understand the global economy. Question 20 options: a) functional b) conflict theory c) feminist d) symbolic interactionist

b) conflict theory

If a sociologist points out that core nations dominate the global economy, in part by creating global interest rates and international tariffs that will inevitably favor high-income nations over low-income nations, he is a: Question 33 options: a) functionalist b) dependency theorist c) modernization theorist d) symbolic interactionist

b) dependency theorist

When Karl Marx said workers experience alienation, he meant that workers: Question 18 options: a) must labor alone, without companionship b) do not feel connected to their work c) move from one geographical location to another d) have to put forth self-effort to get ahead

b) do not feel connected to their work

Scapegoat theory shows that: Question 5 options: a) subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems b) dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems c) some people are predisposed to prejudice d) all of the above

b) dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems

Today in the United States the poverty rate of the elderly is ______. Question 11 options: a) lower than at any point in history b) increasing c) decreasing d) the same as that of the general population

b) increasing

A cultural universal is something that: Question 2 options: a) addresses all aspects of a group's behavior b) is found in all cultures c) is based on social norms d) may or may not be of value in meeting social needs

b) is found in all cultures

In most countries, elderly women ______ than elderly men. Question 1 options: a) are mistreated less b) live a few years longer c) suffer fewer health problems d) deal with issues of aging better

b) live a few years longer

Occupational prestige means that jobs are: Question 11 options: a) all equal in status b) not equally valued c) assigned to a person for life d) not part of a person's self-identity

b) not equally valued

A sect: Question 9 options: a) has generally grown so large that it needs new buildings and multiple leaders b) often believes it must split from the larger group to return to important fundamentals c) is another term for a cult d) All of the above

b) often believes it must split from the larger group to return to important fundamentals

Conflict theorists see sorting as a way to ________. Question 14 options: a) challenge gifted students b) perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status c) help students who need additional support d) teach respect for authority

b) perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status

Informal education _________________. Question 3 options: a) describes when students teach their peers b) refers to the learning of cultural norms c) only takes place at home d) relies on a planned instructional process

b) refers to the learning of cultural norms

The measure that compares the number of men to women in a population is ______. Question 3 options: a) cohort b) sex ratio c)baby boomer d)disengagement

b) sex ratio

The measure that compares the number of men to women in a population is ______. Question 3 options: a) cohort b) sex ratio c) baby boomer d) disengagement

b) sex ratio

Key predictors for student success include ____________. Question 18 options: a) how many school-age siblings the student has b) socioeconomic status and family background c) the age of the student when she or he enters kindergarten d) how many students attend the school

b) socioeconomic status and family background

Speedy Gonzalez is an example of: Question 10 options: a) intersection theory b) stereotyping c) interactionist view d) culture of prejudice

b) stereotyping

Faith has a full-time job and two children. She has enough money for the basics and can pay her rent each month, but she feels that, with her education and experience, her income should be enough for her family to live much better than they do. Faith is experiencing: Question 28 options: a) global poverty b) subjective poverty c) absolute poverty d) relative poverty

b) subjective poverty

According to C. Wright Mills, which of the following people is most likely to be a member of the power elite? Question 7 options: a)A war veteran b)A senator c) A professor d) A mechanic

b)A senator

During the civil rights movement, Rosa Parks and other black protestors spoke out against segregation by refusing to sit at the back of the bus. This is an example of ________. Question 2 options: a)An act of social control b)An act of deviance c)A social norm d)Criminal mores

b)An act of deviance

Which subordinate group is often referred to as the "model minority?" Question 16 options: a)African Americans b)Asian Americans c)White ethnic Americans d) Native Americans

b)Asian Americans

According to the concept of the power elite, why would a celebrity such as Charlie Sheen commit a crime? Question 10 options: a) Because his parents committed similar crimes b)Because his fame protects him from retribution c)Because his fame disconnects him from society d)Because he is challenging socially accepted norms

b)Because his fame protects him from retribution

What is discrimination? Question 7 options: a)Biased thoughts against an individual or group b)Biased actions against an individual or group c)Belief that a race different from yours is inferior d)Another word for stereotyping

b)Biased actions against an individual or group

What is the first agent of socialization? a)The law b)Family c)Friends d)School

b)Family

What seems to be the key (although not the rule) to upward social mobility? a) How many jobs you work. b)How much education you have. c)How much you spend on your personal appearance. d)How well off your parents

b)How much education you have.

Which is an effect of absolute poverty that also contributes to its cyclical nature? a) Excellent healthcare b)Lack of education C)Massive credit card debt d) Home foreclosures

b)Lack of education

Which action reflects ageism? Question 12 options: a)Enabling WWII veterans to visit war memorials b)Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over age 65 c)Believing that older people drive too slowly d)Living in a culture where elders are respected

b)Speaking slowly and loudly when talking to someone over age 65

What Western country is thought to be the most liberal in its attitudes toward sex? Question 11 options: a)United States b)Sweden c)Mexico d)Ireland

b)Sweden

What is a disadvantage of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)? Question 16 options: a) The NCVS doesn't include demographic data, such as age or gender. b)The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones. c)The NCVS doesn't address the relationship between the criminal and the victim. d)The NCVS only includes information collected by police officers.

b)The NCVS may be unable to reach important groups, such as those without phones.

What is the most significant threat to the relatively high standard of living people are accustomed to in the United States? a) The feminization of poverty b)The decline of the middle class c) The stagnation of wages for workers d) The growth of the upper class

b)The decline of the middle class

Which of the following is not a branch of the U.S. Criminal Justice System? a)The police b)The jury c)The corrections system d)The courts

b)The jury

Maria babysits as a form of income while she is in college. Because the amounts she gets per job are not huge, Maria never bothers to report her earnings to the IRS. Maria is a part of the _____________. a)Under-paid economy b)Underground economy c)Under-earning economy d)Under-reported economy

b)Underground economy

If elderly people suffer abuse, it is most often perpetrated by ______. Question 14 options: a)spouses b)caregivers c)lawyers d) strangers

b)caregivers

Veterans are two to four times more likely to ______ as people who did not serve in the military. Question 15 options: a)be a victim of elder abuse b)commit suicide c) be concerned about financial stresses d) be abusive toward care providers

b)commit suicide

Today in the United States the poverty rate of the elderly is ______. Question 11 options: a)lower than at any point in history b)increasing c)decreasing d)the same as that of the general population

b)increasing

In most countries, elderly women ______ than elderly men. Question 1 options: a)are mistreated less b)live a few years longer c)suffer fewer health problems d)deal with issues of aging better

b)live a few years longer

Speedy Gonzalez is an example of: Question 10 options: a)intersection theory b)stereotyping c)interactionist view d)culture of prejudice

b)stereotyping

In which country is sex education required in public schools? a)The United States b)sweden c)England d)Nigeria

b)sweden

The main difference between an ecclesia and a denomination is: Question 10 options: a) the number of followers or believers is much larger for denominations b) the geographical location varies for ecclesia versus denominations c) ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion d) there are no important differences; the terms are interchangeable

c) ecclesia are state-sponsored and considered an official religion

Family is a term that is difficult to define. When studying sociology it is important to remember that: a. Sociologist try to keep the definition open so that people who walk by each other on the street are a family. b. Sociologists try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other. c. Sociologists only consider people who live in the same household to be a family. d. Sociologists only consider traditional marriage as a requirement to be a family.

b. Sociologists try to keep the definition open to encompass all types of people who are emotionally close to each other.

Watching television shows can be a good way to understand and study the families because: a. they teach us how to think through the consequences of certain studies b. they teach us how a family on screen can represent the values of the era in which they aired. c. they teach us how to behave when parents get upset d. they teach us what the ideal family should look like

b. they teach us how a family on screen can represent the values of the era in which they aired.

What is the approximate median age of the United States? Question 5 options: a) 85 b) 65 c) 37 d) 18

c) 37

Which statement illustrates low status consistency? Question 5 options: a) A suburban family lives in a modest ranch home and enjoys nice vacation each summer. b) A single mother receives food stamps and struggles to find adequate employment. c) A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year. d) A celebrity actress owns homes in three countries.

c) A college dropout launches an online company that earns millions in its first year.

What is the Kinsey Scale? a)A religious test which classifies a person's ability to live as a heterosexual. b) An instructional manual explaining acceptable homosexual, heterosexual, and bisexual behavior. c) A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation. d) An in-depth guide to measure whether a loved one is homosexual or heterosexual.

c) A six-point rating system that ranges from exclusively heterosexual to exclusively homosexual orientation.

The term deviance can be defined as: a) Social reward for the violation of norms. b) The act of notifying authorities when criminal acts are occurring. c) A violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified law. d) The regulation and enforcement of norms.

c) A violation of established contextual, cultural, or social norms, whether folkways, mores, or codified law.

What factors contribute to inequality within the educational system in the United States? a) Racism b) Socioeconomic status c) All of the above d) None of the above

c) All of the above

Which factor most increases the risk of an elderly person suffering mistreatment? Question 13 options: a) Bereavement due to widowhood b) Having been abusive as a younger adult c) Being frail to the point of dependency on care d) The ability to bestow a large inheritance on survivors

c) Being frail to the point of dependency on care

In what part of the world have Confucianism and Taoism been primarily practiced? Question 12 options: a) India b) Europe c) China d) The Middle East

c) China

The term sorting can be defined as: a) A formalized system that places students on "tracks" (advanced, low achievers) that perpetuate inequalities. b) The use of education to improve one's social standing. c) Classifying students based on academic merit or potential. d) The process by which students are allowed to choose their own classes based on interest.

c) Classifying students based on academic merit or potential.

The term sorting can be defined as: a) The process by which students are allowed to choose their own classes based on interest. b) The use of education to improve one's social standing. c) Classifying students based on academic merit or potential. d) A formalized system that places students on "tracks" (advanced, low achievers) that perpetuate inequalities.

c) Classifying students based on academic merit or potential.

Which socialist perspective most emphasizes the ways in which religion helps to maintain social inequalities within a society? Question 5 options: a) Functional b) Symbolic interactionist c) Conflict theory d) Feminist perspective

c) Conflict theory

Bernie Madoff, recently sentenced to 150 years in prison for creating a Ponzi scheme which caused clients to lose millions of dollars, engaged in which form of crime? a) Violent crime b) Institutional crime c) Corporate crime d) Street crime

c) Corporate crime

Who wrote the book On Death and Dying, outlining the five stages of grief? Question 8 options: a) Ignatz Nascher b) Erik Erikson c) Elisabeth Kübler-Ross d) Carol Gilligan

c) Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? Question 11 options: a) Segregation b) Assimilation c) Genocide d) Expulsion

c) Genocide

How is global stratification different from social stratification? a)Countries cannot move up and down the global stratification ladder, unlike people who can use social mobility to climb or fall down the social stratification ladder. b) Global stratification only examines environmental inequalities among nations while social stratification examines inequalities among people. c) Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals. d)Global stratification can only measure the inequalities among purely democratic states, while social stratification can be expanded to apply to people in any country in the world.

c) Global stratification examines a myriad of different types of prejudice and inequality, while social stratification covers the social class and standing of individuals.

Many Arab Americans face _______________, especially after 9/11. Question 18 options: a) racism b) segregation c) Islamophobia d) prejudice

c) Islamophobia

Which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact? Question 8 options: a) It needs to be eradicated by laws. b) It is like a magic pill. c) It does not need the actions of individuals to continue. d) None of the above

c) It does not need the actions of individuals to continue.

Which of the following is the best explanation of racism as a social fact? Question 8 options: a)It needs to be eradicated by laws. b)It is like a magic pill. c) It does not need the actions of individuals to continue. d)None of the above

c) It does not need the actions of individuals to continue.

What is the one defining feature of a minority group? Question 2 options: a) Self-definition b) Numerical minority c) Lack of power d) Strong cultural identity

c) Lack of power

America's baby boomer generation has contributed to all of the following except: Question 2 options: a) Social Security's vulnerability b) improved medical technology c) Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt d) rising Medicare budgets

c) Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt

Symbolic interactionists have come to the conclusion that: a) Most people do not care about social rank and standing. b) Only upper class people can enjoy a good game of polo. c) Most people only socialize with people in their same social class. d) Only lower class people drink beer.

c) Most people only socialize with people in their same social class.

Which of the following is true of intimate partner violence (IPV)? Question 14 options: a) IPV victims are more frequently men than women. b) One in ten women is a victim of IPV. c) Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs or alcohol. d) Rape is the most common form of IPV.

c) Nearly half of instances of IPV involve drugs or alcohol.

Which statement would you find in the analysis of poverty by Neckerman and Torche? a)People living in poverty enjoy living in poverty. b)People will take advantage of social welfare programs if you do not watch them carefully. c) Once poverty has entered a geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of. d)People live in poverty because they are lazy and lack meaningful work

c) Once poverty has entered a geographic location, it is very difficult to get rid of.

______ deviance is a violation of norms that ______result in a person being labeled a deviant. Question 12 options: a) Secondary; does not b) Negative; does c) Primary; does not d) Primary; may or may not

c) Primary; does not

One main issue in studying global social inequality is: a) The presence of tourism can make a country look richer than it really is. b) Most people live beyond their means which gives a false sense of wealth to a society. c) Social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures. d) Most countries keep their economic situations secret.

c) Social inequality is relative and therefore, difficult to compare across cultures.

What term describes the separation of students based on merit? Question 13 options: a) Cultural transmission b) Social control c) Sorting d) Hidden curriculum

c) Sorting

In 1973, the American Psychological Association (APA) declassified homosexuality as an abnormal or deviant disorder. Which sociological perspective would be most interested in the statement the (APA) made to society? a) Cyberfeminism b) Structural Functionalism c) Symbolic Interactionism d)Exchange Theory

c) Symbolic Interactionism

Structural mobility occurs when: Question 8 options: a) an individual moves up the class ladder b) an individual moves down the class ladder c) a large group moves up or down the class ladder due to societal changes d) a member of a family belongs to a different class than his or her siblings

c) a large group moves up or down the class ladder due to societal changes

Research suggests that people generally feel that their current family is _______ than the family they grew up with. Question 2 options: a) less close b) more close c) at least as close d) none of the above

c) at least as close

Thanatology is the study of _____. Question 6 options: a) life expectancy b) biological aging c) death and dying d) adulthood

c) death and dying

In an American town, a mining company owns all the stores and most of the houses. They sell goods to the workers at inflated prices, offer house rentals for twice what a mortgage would be, and make sure to always pay the workers less than needed to cover food and rent. Once the workers are in debt, they have no choice but to continue working for the company, since their skills will not transfer to a new position. This most closely resembles: Question 29 options: a) child slavery b) chattel slavery c) debt slavery d) servile marriage

c) debt slavery

An older man retires from his job, stops golfing, and cancels his newspaper subscription. After his wife dies, he lives alone, loses touch with his children, and stops seeing old friends. His situation most closely illustrates the _______ theory. Question 18 options: a) activity b) continuity c) disengagement d) gerotranscendence

c) disengagement

In general, children in ______ households benefit from divorce. Question 13 options: a) stepfamily b) multigenerational c) high-conflict d) low-conflict

c) high-conflict

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating _______. Question 5 options: a) deviance b) formal sanctions c) informal sanctions d) positive sanctions

c) informal sanctions

One flaw in modernization theory is the unwillingness to recognize _________. Question 31 options: a) that semi-peripheral nations are incapable of industrializing b) that peripheral nations prevent semi-peripheral nations from entering the global market c) its inherent ethnocentric bias d) the importance of semi-peripheral nations industrializing

c) its inherent ethnocentric bias

Social scientists refer to the use of a church to combat social injustice in the political realm as: Question 15 options: a) the protestant work ethic b) conflict management c) liberation theology d) justice work

c) liberation theology

Public schools must guarantee that ___________. Question 17 options: a) all students graduate from high school b) all students receive an equal education c) per-student spending is equitable d) the amount spent on each student is equal to that spent regionally

c) per-student spending is equitable

A woman being married to two men would be an example of: Question 3 options: a) monogamy b) polygyny c) polyandry d) cohabitation

c) polyandry

The basic premise of the Davis-Moore thesis is that the unequal distribution of rewards in social stratification: Question 15 options: a) is an outdated mode of societal organization b) is an artificial reflection of society c) serves a purpose in society d) cannot be justified

c) serves a purpose in society

Many stories in the sacred text of Judaism are: Question 13 options: a) referred to as the Apocrypha b) oral traditions only because Judaism has no sacred text c) shared by Christianity and Islam d) no longer part of the Torah

c) shared by Christianity and Islam

Couples who cohabitate before marriage are ______ couples who did not cohabitate before marriage to be married at least 10 years. Question 8 options: a) far more likely than b) far less likely than c) slightly less likely than d) equally as likely as

c) slightly less likely than

Because she plans on achieving success in marketing, Tammie is taking courses on managing social media. This is an example of ________. Question 7 options: a) cultural innovation b) social control c) social placement d) socialization

c) social placement

Allowing a student to move to the next grade regardless of whether or not they have met the requirements for that grade is called ____________. Question 19 options: a) affirmative action b) social control c) social promotion d) socialization

c) social promotion

The GNI PPP figure represents: Question 14 options: a) a country's total accumulated wealth b) annual government spending c) the average annual income of a country's citizens d) a country's debt

c) the average annual income of a country's citizens

Spousal abuse is an example of a ________. Question 14 options: a) street crime b) corporate crime c) violent crime d) nonviolent crime

c) violent crime

Spousal abuse is an example of a ________. Question 14 options: a) street crime b)corporate crime c) violent crime d) nonviolent crime

c) violent crime

As a Caucasian in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: Question 9 options: a) intersection theory b) conflict theory c) white privilege d) scapegoating theory

c) white privilege

As a Caucasian in the United States, being reasonably sure that you will be dealing with authority figures of the same race as you is a result of: Question 9 options: a) intersection theory b) conflict theory c) white privilege d)scapegoating theory

c) white privilege

What is the approximate median age of the United States? Question 5 options: a)85 b)65 c)37 d) 18

c)37

When Jeanette's parents find out her twin brother, Rex, has been sexually active, they tell him to use protection. When they found out Jeanette has been sexually active, they ground her for a month. This is an example of: a)A misunderstanding b)Homophobia c)A double standard d)Gender identity

c)A double standard

The term sexual orientation can be defined as: a)A person's biological gender. b) A term that refers to individuals who identify with the behaviors and characteristics that are opposite of their biological sex. c)A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex. d)A phase which a person outgrows before entering heterosexuality.

c)A person's emotional and sexual attraction to a particular sex.

Which factor most increases the risk of an elderly person suffering mistreatment? Question 13 options: a)Bereavement due to widowhood b)Having been abusive as a younger adult c)Being frail to the point of dependency on care d)The ability to bestow a large inheritance on survivors

c)Being frail to the point of dependency on care

In recent times, scholars have been trying to sort out why the countries on the continent of Africa, as a whole, have trouble competing to today's global, capitalist economy. While an answer to this question is complex and carries with it many ambiguities, most scholars point to European colonialism as a key to understanding the current state of Africa. A sociologist studying this topic, would ascribe to which theoretical paradigm? a)Structural functionalism b)Feminist theory c)Conflict theory d)Symbolic interactionism

c)Conflict theory

Hope is desperate for the new designer purse that she saw while window shopping at her local mall. She knew every girl in school would covet her bag and wish to be like her. When she walked in, she whipped out her credit card, and purchased the $5,000 bag. This kind of purchasing is called: a) Designer consumerism b)Popular consumerism c)Conspicuous consumption d)Credit card consumerism

c)Conspicuous consumption

Who wrote the book On Death and Dying, outlining the five stages of grief? Question 8 options: a)Ignatz Nascher b)Erik Erikson c)Elisabeth Kübler-Ross d) Carol Gilligan

c)Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

Cate is the daughter of a Senator and the former CEO of a Fortune 500 company. Harry grew up on a farm, tilling the land for a living. They are planning a June wedding. They will have a(n)___________ marriage. a)Endogamus b)Unconventional c)Exogamous d)Traditional

c)Exogamous

Which intergroup relation displays the least tolerance? Question 11 options: a)Segregation b)Assimilation c)Genocide d)Expulsion

c)Genocide

Which of the following does NOT account for the differences in the educational system from country to country? a) Financial resources from the government and population b) Amount of time devoted to education c)Geographic distribution of male and female students d) Value placed on education

c)Geographic distribution of male and female students

Many Arab Americans face _______________, especially after 9/11. Question 18 options: a)racism b)segregation c)Islamophobia d)prejudice

c)Islamophobia

In first grade, Scott is unfairly singled out by his teacher for bad behavior, partly because his older brothers had behavioral problems themselves. Throughout grade school, Scott gains a reputation as a "problem" child. Scott eventually drops out of school, thinking he was born to fail anyway. Which school of thought best fits Scott's experience? a) Differential association b)Strain theory c)Labeling theory d)Control theory

c)Labeling theory

What is the one defining feature of a minority group? Question 2 options: a) Self-definition b)Numerical minority c)Lack of power d)Strong cultural identity

c)Lack of power

America's baby boomer generation has contributed to all of the following except: Question 2 options: a)Social Security's vulnerability b) improved medical technology c)Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt d)rising Medicare budgets

c)Medicaid being in danger of going bankrupt

Symbolic interactionists have come to the conclusion that: a)Only lower class people drink beer. b)Only upper class people can enjoy a good game of polo. c)Most people only socialize with people in their same social class. d)Most people do not care about social rank and standing.

c)Most people only socialize with people in their same social class.

______ deviance is a violation of norms that ______result in a person being labeled a deviant. Question 12 options: a)Secondary; does not b) Negative; does c)Primary; does not d) Primary; may or may not

c)Primary; does not

Thanatology is the study of _____. Question 6 options: a)life expectancy b)biological aging c)death and dying d)adulthood

c)death and dying

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating _______. Question 5 options: a)deviance b)formal sanctions c)informal sanctions d)positive sanctions

c)informal sanctions

When Hildegard visited a Church of Christ, she realized just how similar their practices and beliefs are to her regular denomination of choice, the Episcopalian Church. These similarities probably mean that the Church Christ is: a. A faith that is not part of any larger category. b. A cult within the Christian faith. c. A sect within the Christian faith. d. An ecclesia within the Christian faith.

c. A sect within the Christian faith.

On any given day, there is often a story about prayer in schools in the news. For decades people have disagreeing over the constitutionality of prayer in schools. This controversy is a great example of the tension between: a. Church and State b. State law and Federal law c. Social classes d. Different religions

church and state

uestion 12 Compared to most Western societies, American sexual attitudes are considered _______. Question 12 options: a)conservative b)liberal c)permissive d)free

conservative

An average of ____ people in the United States fall victim to hate crimes each year? a) 150,000 b) 200,000 c) 100,000 d) 195,000

d) 195,000

Mohit spent his days combing through garbage in Mumbai, India with his brothers and sisters. Sometimes he would find food, or something to sell for money. He never tried to overcome his lower-class status because he had seen his friends try and fail. So, he accepted his fate, and tried to live life as best he could in a closed society. Mohit is an example of someone living under: a) A dictatorship b) An oligarchy c) A meritocracy d) A caste system

d) A caste system

Gender Dysphoria is: a) A form of homphobia b) A condition where transgender people choose to alter their bodies c) A form of sexual dysfunction and paraphilia d) A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with

d) A condition of people whose gender at birth is contrary to the one they identify with

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act counteracts which theory? Question 20 options: a) Modernization b) Conflict c) Disengagement d) Age stratification

d) Age stratification

In what ways does religion serve the role of a social institution? Question 1 options: a) Religions have a complex and integrated set of norms. b) Religious practices and beliefs are related to societal values. c) Religions often meet several basic needs. d) All of the above

d) All of the above

What do Christianity and Islam have in common? Question 14 options: a) Both believe in a single supreme God. b) Both share many of the same stories in their central religious texts. c) Both believe in an afterlife. d) All of the above

d) All of the above

Which of the following is an example of a negative informal sanction? a)Mario being sent to jail after robbing a CVS. b)Eleanor being given a "Teacher of the Year" award for her work as a high school English teacher. c)Meredith receiving compliments on her hair after visiting the salon. d) Beatrix being booed off stage after telling an offensive joke during her comedy routine.

d) Beatrix being booed off stage after telling an offensive joke during her comedy routine.

Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? Question 4 options: a) Jewish people in Germany b) Creoles in New Orleans c) White people in Brazil d) Blacks under Apartheid in South Africa

d) Blacks under Apartheid in South Africa

Women's employment outside the agricultural sector remains under 20 percent in: a)Southern America b)Northern Africa c)Western Asia d) Both B and C

d) Both B and C

Which of these systems allows for the most social mobility? Question 3 options: a) Caste b) Monarchy c) Endogamy d) Class

d) Class

Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined? Question 1 options: a) Deviance is defined by federal, state, and local laws. b) Deviance's definition is determined by one's religion. c) Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action. d) Deviance is socially defined.

d) Deviance is socially defined.

Which of the following best describes how deviance is defined? Question 1 options: a)Deviance is defined by federal, state, and local laws. b)Deviance's definition is determined by one's religion. c)Deviance occurs whenever someone else is harmed by an action. d) Deviance is socially defined.

d) Deviance is socially defined.

Ally's father was sent to prison when she was 12 for the trafficking of narcotics; her brother was arrested when she was 13 for possession of methamphetamines. By the age of 18, Ally has been arrested three times for possession of marijuana. Which theory best describes Ally's experience? a) Labeling theory b) Strain theory c) Opaque theory d) Differential association theory

d) Differential association theory

What is particularly unique about the United States middle class? a) The upper class are as likely to become members of the lower class as members of the lower class are likely to become members of the upper class. b) It is the smallest class in the United States. c) The people who are middle class often have little to no education. d) It is broken into two subcategories: upper and lower middle class.

d) It is broken into two subcategories: upper and lower middle class.

Whose work do conflict theorists rely on to help form their arguments surrounding social stratification? a) Émile Durkheim b) René Decartes c) Auguste Comte d) Karl Marx

d) Karl Marx

Which assertion about aging in men would be made by a sociologist following the functionalist perspective? Question 16 options: a) Men view balding as representative of a loss of strength. b) Men tend to have better retirement plans than women. c) Men have life expectancies three to five years shorter than women. d) Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

d) Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

What are some denominations of the Christian Protestant church? Question 8 options: a) Catholic and Jewish b) Jehovah's Witnesses and Presbyterians c) Scientology and Hare Krishna d) Methodist and Seventh-day Adventist

d) Methodist and Seventh-day Adventist

Which sociologist studied how cultural capital helps an individual navigate their culture? a) Émile Durkheim b) Max Weber c) Karl Marx d) Pierre Bourdieu

d) Pierre Bourdieu

Which graphic concept best illustrates the concept of social stratification? Question 13 options: a) Pie chart b) Flag poles c) Planetary movement d) Pyramid

d) Pyramid

What doctrine justified legal segregation in the South? Question 12 options: a) Jim Crow b) Plessey v. Ferguson c) De jure d) Separate but equal

d) Separate but equal

Which of the following is NOT a manifest function of education? a) Social control b)Socialization c) Social placement d) Social networks

d) Social networks

Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process? Question 9 options: a) Conflict theory b) Feminist theory c) Functionalist theory d) Symbolic interactionism

d) Symbolic interactionism

The term formal education is defined by the text as: a) An education that is accompanied by a tutor at all times. b) Learning about cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors through participation in a society. c) The education one receives at a private school, parochial school, or private college. d) The learning of academic facts and concepts.

d) The learning of academic facts and concepts.

What makes Native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the United States? Question 15 options: a) They are the only group that experienced expulsion. b) They are the only group that was segregated. c) They are the only group that was enslaved. d) They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

d) They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

What makes Native Americans unique as a subordinate group in the United States? Question 15 options: a)They are the only group that experienced expulsion. b)They are the only group that was segregated. c)They are the only group that was enslaved. d) They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

d) They are the only group that did not come here as immigrants.

Conflict theorists see IQ tests as being biased. Why? Question 15 options: a) They are scored in a way that is subject to human error. b) They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate their true intelligence. c) They don't involve enough test items to cover multiple intelligences. d) They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upperclass culture.

d) They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upperclass culture.

What is the purpose of queer theory? a) To purpose a series of federal laws that will put an end to many social inequalities. b) To determine whether sexual orientation is a product of nature or nurture. c) To examine the genetic differences between the heterosexual population and homosexual population. d) To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.

d) To question the ways society perceives and experiences sex, gender, and sexuality.

What term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability? Question 10 options: a) Hidden curriculum b) Labeling c) Self-fulfilling prophecy d) Tracking

d) Tracking

Jackson lives in rural Chile, and is the son of a poor farmer. The nearest school is 50 miles away, and he has no means to get there. What does the educational system in Jackson's country lack? a) Formal education b) Informal education c) Latent functions d) Universal access

d) Universal access

Since the social classes in the United States do not have any clear boundaries, how is a sociologist supposed to determine whether their subjects are in the upper class or the upper-middle class? a) All upper class people enjoy opera and have been bred for their stations while the upper-middle class consists mostly of newly wealthy people who may not have had the same kind of upbringing. b) In the upper class, everyone knows everyone, but in the upper-middle class, the people do not comingle. c) The upper class is split into "old money" and "new money" people, while the upper-middle class simply struggles to maintain its wealth. d) Upper class is often defined as having control over one's life and the lives of people around you, while the upper-middle class is often defined as having control only over one's own life.

d) Upper class is often defined as having control over one's life and the lives of people around you, while the upper-middle class is often defined as having control only over one's own life.

Child labor and sweatshops have existed since the Industrial Revolution and even before that. Many products sold today are created in these sweatshops, even though, living in the 21st century, we like to think we are above such practices. What is one practical way we can try and stop multinational companies from using such labor? a) We can justify such practices because they are legal in other countries. b) We can trust that the CEOs and the members of the board of the companies will do the right thing. c) We can ignore the problem because it will eventually go away. d) We can be responsible consumers and research products before buying them.

d) We can be responsible consumers and research products before buying them.

Why did most white ethnic Americans come to the United States? Question 19 options: a) For a better life b) To escape oppression c) Because they were forced out of their own countries d) a and b only

d) a and b only

The racial term "African American" can refer to: Question 1 options: a) a black person living in America b) people whose ancestors came to America through the slave trade c) a white person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States d) any of the above

d) any of the above

In the past, the United States manufactured clothes. Many clothing corporations have shut down their American factories and relocated to China. This is an example of: Question 24 options: a) conflict theory b) OECD c) global inequality d) capital flight

d) capital flight

Dependency theorists explain global inequality and global stratification by focusing on the way that: Question 34 options: a) core nations and peripheral nations exploit semi-peripheral nations b) semi-peripheral nations exploit core nations c) peripheral nations exploit core nations d) core nations exploit peripheral nations

d) core nations exploit peripheral nations

Based on meritocracy, a physician's assistant would: Question 6 options: a) receive the same pay as all the other physician's assistants b) be encouraged to earn a higher degree to seek a better position c) most likely marry a professional at the same level d) earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

d) earn a pay raise for doing excellent work

Conflict theorists view capitalists as those who: Question 19 options: a) are ambitious b) fund social services c) spend money wisely d) get rich while workers stay poor

d) get rich while workers stay poor

Megachurches tend to have: Question 16 options: a) a variety of male and female clergy b) numerous buildings in which to meet c) high attendance for only a limited time d) large arenas where services are held

d) large arenas where services are held

According to the study cited from the U.S. Census Bureau, children who live with ______ grow up with more advantages than children who live with ______. Question 7 options: a) one unwed parent; one divorced parent b) one divorced parent; two married parents c) one grandparent; two married parents d) one divorced parent; one unwed parent

d) one divorced parent; one unwed parent

A child who associates his line of descent with his father's side only is part of a _____ society. Question 4 options: a) matrilocal b) bilateral c) matrilineal d) patrilineal

d) patrilineal

Mike, a college student, rents a studio apartment. He cannot afford a television and lives on cheap groceries like dried beans and ramen noodles. Since he does not have a regular job, he does not own a car. Mike is living in: Question 27 options: a) global poverty b) absolute poverty c) subjective poverty d) relative poverty

d) relative poverty

Current divorce rates are: Question 11 options: a) at an all-time high b) at an all-time low c) steadily increasing d) steadily declining

d) steadily declining

For individual people of a certain culture, the life course is ________. Question 9 options: a) the average age they will die b) the lessons they must learn c) the length of a typical bereavement period d) the typical sequence of events in their lives

d) the typical sequence of events in their lives

Rewarding students for meeting deadlines and respecting authority figures is an example of ________. Question 12 options: a) a latent function b) a manifest function c) informal education d) transmission of moral education

d) transmission of moral education

A sociologist working from a symbolic interaction perspective would: Question 22 options: a) study how inequality is created and reproduced b) study how corporations can improve the lives of their low-income workers c) try to understand how companies provide an advantage to high-income nations compared to low-income nations d) want to interview women working in factories to understand how they manage the expectations of their supervisors, make ends meet, and support their households on a day-today basis

d) want to interview women working in factories to understand how they manage the expectations of their supervisors, make ends meet, and support their households on a day-today basis

Shaw and McKay found that crime is linked primarily to ________. Question 9 options: a) power b) master status c) family values d) wealth

d) wealth

What is the difference between a violent crime and a hate crime? a)A violent crime is based on a person's race, religion, or other characteristics. b)A hate crime is punishable in a court of law; a violent crime is not. c)A violent crime is punishable in a court of law; a hate crime is not. d)A hate crime is based on a person's race, religion, or other characteristics.

d)A hate crime is based on a person's race, religion, or other characteristics.

Elisa graduated from college with a double major and was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa society. She was then offered a job in New York where she worked 12 hours a day and produced excellent results. Within two years she had over 100 employees working under her. Elisa's hard work was rewarded with a raise and a bonus. This form of promotion is based on the principles of: a)A closed stratification system b)A democracy c)A caste system d)A meritocracy

d)A meritocracy

The concept hidden curriculum can be defined as: a) The course objectives teachers incorporate into their syllabi after the semester has started. b)The emphasis on certificates or degrees to show that a person has a certain skill, has attained a certain level of education, or has met certain job qualifications. c)The unexpected subjects students take an interest in after being exposed to experts in the field. d)A type of nonacademic knowledge that one learns through informal learning and cultural transmission.

d)A type of nonacademic knowledge that one learns through informal learning and cultural transmission.

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act counteracts which theory? Question 20 options: a)Modernization b)Conflict c)Disengagement d)Age stratification

d)Age stratification

In the United States, where outsourcing is almost always addressed negatively, companies still get away with outsourcing. How do they do this? a)Capital flight, caused by outsourcing, helps local economies thrive, so Americans are willing to make the trade off. b)Companies find that the many U.S. restrictions on manufacturing can seriously disrupt production, which leads to profit loss, which in turn results in outsourcing. c)Deindusrialization, also caused by outsourcing, is better for the environment, so Americans are in favor of it. d)Americans want lower prices for their consumable products, and the only way for companies to deliver those low prices is to outsource the work to cheaper laborers.

d)Americans want lower prices for their consumable products, and the only way for companies to deliver those low prices is to outsource the work to cheaper laborers.

Which of the following is an example of a numerical majority being treated as a subordinate group? Question 4 options: a)Jewish people in Germany b)Creoles in New Orleans c)White people in Brazil d)Blacks under Apartheid in South Africa

d)Blacks under Apartheid in South Africa

When thinking about gender, Jeff sees men as the dominant social group and women the subordinate group. This exploitation of the subordinate group has created social problems, such as high rates of poverty among single mothers. Which sociological perspective best fit Jeff's views? a)Structural Functionalism b)Cyberfeminism c)Symbolic Interactionism d)Conflict Theory

d)Conflict Theory

To make students more competitive in the work force and for graduate school, college professors are beginning to lower the standard for student grades (i.e. what was once considered a B, is now considered an A). This is known as: a) GPA debt b) Systematic grading c)Academic bribing d)Grade inflation

d)Grade inflation

Which assertion about aging in men would be made by a sociologist following the functionalist perspective? Question 16 options: a)Men view balding as representative of a loss of strength. b)Men tend to have better retirement plans than women. c)Men have life expectancies three to five years shorter than women. d)Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

d)Men who remain active after retirement play supportive community roles.

Jake receives a promotion at his law firm after winning an important case. This is an example of a: a)Positive informal sanction b)Negative formal sanction c)Negative informal sanction d)Positive formal sanction

d)Positive formal sanction

What doctrine justified legal segregation in the South? Question 12 options: a)Jim Crow b) Plessey v. Ferguson c)De jure d)Separate but equal

d)Separate but equal

What is the difference between sex and gender? a) Sex refers to who a person is sexually attracted to, and gender refers to whom a person chooses to partner with. b)Sex refers to sexual orientation, and gender refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females. c)Sex is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine, gender is biological characterization of anatomy. d)Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine

d)Sex refers to physical or physiological differences between males and females, while gender is the extent to which one identifies as being either masculine or feminine

Social control is: a) A label that describes the chief characteristic of an individual. b)An arrangement of practices and behaviors on which society's members base their daily lives. c)A system that has the authority to make decisions based on law. d)The regulation and enforcement of norms.

d)The regulation and enforcement of norms.

A person's position in a country's social stratification is determined by: a) GNI PPP, GDP, GNI, the PRB, and standards of living b)Prestige, family, legal records, occupation, and favorite food c) Clothes, accessories, hobbies, shoes, and number of credit cards d)Wealth, power, income, race, education

d)Wealth, power, income, race, education

Why did most white ethnic Americans come to the United States? Question 19 options: a)For a better life b)To escape oppression c)Because they were forced out of their own countries d)a and b only

d)a and b only

Stereotypes can be based on: Question 6 options: a)race b)ethnicity c)gender d)all of the above

d)all of the above

Ethnicity describes shared: Question 3 options: a)beliefs b)language c)religion d)any of the above

d)any of the above

The racial term "African American" can refer to: Question 1 options: a)a black person living in America b)people whose ancestors came to America through the slave trade c)a white person who originated in Africa and now lives in the United States d)any of the above

d)any of the above

For individual people of a certain culture, the life course is ________. Question 9 options: a)the average age they will die b) the lessons they must learn c)the length of a typical bereavement period d)the typical sequence of events in their lives

d)the typical sequence of events in their lives

Shaw and McKay found that crime is linked primarily to ________. Question 9 options: a)power b)master status c) family values d)wealth

d)wealth

Scapegoat theory shows that: Question 5 options: a)subordinate groups blame dominant groups for their problems b)dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems c)some people are predisposed to prejudice d)all of the above

dominant groups blame subordinate groups for their problems

The terms "masculine" and "feminine" refer to a person's _________. Question 1 options: a)sex b)gender c)both sex and gender d)none of the above

gender

Research indicates that individuals are aware of their sexual orientation _______. Question 3 options: a)at infancy b)in early adolescence c) in early adulthood d) in late adulthood

in early adolescence

which is one reason that sociologist cite to explain why men and women are delaying marriage until their mid-to-late twenties?

many young people place education and career higher than marriage on their list of priorities

what is the relationship between partner violence (IPV) and marriage?

men and women who are married experience less abuse, than those who are separated or cohabitating

what name do Buddhists give to their four basic rules?

noble truths

What correlation between religion and society did Max Weber see and study?

religion was very influential over the economy and the habits of workers

corpal punishment is another way of saying A. white collar crime B. the death penalty C. life in prison D. spanking

spanking

you are interested, like Durkheim, in how ordinary objects become sacred. Which approach will help you most in analyzing the data you collect?

symbolic interactionism

which factors to sociologists suspect were the cause for such a high divorce rate during the 1960's?

there was an increase in women working outside of the home, and also, greater social acceptance of divorce

A person who is biologically female but identifies with the male gender and has undergone surgery to alter her body is considered _______. Question 4 options: a)transgendered b)transsexual c) a cross-dresser d)homosexual

transsexual

to a conflict theorist, marriage and families are fascinating because:

within the family are social standings and power struggles