Caring for children is an _________________ function of the family, yet the ways in which different societies assign this function to family members can vary significantly.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


universal

Sociology

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Ethnic groups share five main characteristics. One of them is "territoriality," or the tendency to occupy a distinct geographic area (such as Little Italy or Little Havana) by choice and/or for self-protection

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following is not a fairly recent improvement in the lives of minorities today?

A. The United States has become more tolerant and open. B. Minority members can be found at the highest levels of success, affluence, and prestige. C. The strong racism of the past is no longer primary. D. The overt bigotry of the past has been replaced with blindness and indifference, unsympathetic to change.

Sociology

Which of the following groups has the lowest rate of children being raised by two parents?

A. Asian B. White C. Black D. Latino

Sociology

Monarchs in the 16th century obtaining wealth by conquering new territories and modern day dictators using torture to intimidate dissidents are both examples of leaders using ______.

A. the power of the nation state B. the rule of diplomacy C. trade dominance D. group action

Sociology