The work place is male-dominated largely because men have kept women in subordinate roles at work and home, and men act in their own best interests to retain power and keep women out of certain occupations

a. true
b. false


a

Sociology

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The use of two or more languages in places of work or educational facilities, according each language equal legitimacy is called ________

a. multilingualism b. lingualumina c. linguistic relativity d. bilingualism

Sociology

Organized crime

a. involves large-scale organization and is often tied into legitimate politics and busi-nesses. b. has been run almost exclusively by Italians and blacks since the 1800s. c. is perpetuated largely by the demand from low-income citizens (especially males). d. has never been involved with labor unions.

Sociology

Philip argues that the medical system's main goal is to make profits and not to benefit people who need help. He says that medical care is not equally accessible to all individuals and that it benefits only certain groups of people. Philip's ideas represent the _____ perspective

A) ?functionalist B) ?conflict C) ?symbolic interactionist D) ?constructivist E) ?sexist

Sociology

If we could ensure that Social Security will remain solvent throughout this century by reducing the benefits it pays out, would you be in favor of doing so? Why or why not? Some options for protecting Social Security place the economic burden of doing so on the individual, while others place it on the larger society. Why does the choice matter?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology