Contrast how the symbolic interaction and structural-functional perspectives view marriage
What will be an ideal response?
The student should indicate that the symbolic interaction perspective states that people's personal experiences help them create their own definition of marriage. People expect marriage to be a lifetime commitment, or at least a form of socially acceptable serial monogamy. People's personal experiences from their families of origin affect their views on marriage. However, from the structural-functional perspective, marriage helps maintain stability in society, provides economic and emotional support for family members, and clearly defines sex/gender roles. Families of divorce and single-parent families are viewed as instances of family deterioration.
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A. the act of viewing people's behavior from the perspective of one's own culture. B. the feeling of surprise that is experienced when people witness cultural practices different from their own. C. being unaware of the existence of other cultures. D. a set of beliefs and practices that helps to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests.
In South Africa, which of the following did apartheid ensure?
a. amalgamation b. pluralism c. segregation d. chain immigration
Carolina has been considering dropping out of school. However, she now realizes that attending school on a daily basis has a relatively low social cost, yet there are many rewards associated with graduation, so she has decided to stay in school. Which theoretical consideration most strongly influenced this decision?
A. functionalism B. social conflict C. cultural capital D. rational choice
Based on the information in the scenario just presented, how would you classify the 235,000 bodily injuries caused by the A. H. Robins Company?
What will be an ideal response?