In global stratification, the ______ has dominated, controlled, exploited, and oppressed the ______.
A. West; East
B. bigger continents; smaller continents
C. Global South; Global North
D. Global North; Global South
Answer: D
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a. cultural variation in beliefs b. beliefs that one's culture is superior c. beliefs that one's culture is inferior d. beliefs that all cultures are equally worthy e. none of the above
Social isolation
A is a problem for the elderly. B is more probable for a companion than for a widow/widower. C may become a reality for an over stressed time-deficit caregiver. D all of the above.
Which of the following is false in terms of both the functionalist and the conflict perspectives on gender?
a. Functionalism asserts that the division of responsibilities between males and females survived because it was beneficial for human living. b. Conflict theory asserts that the gender division of labor persists because it makes life easier for both men and women. c. Functionalism asserts that women were assigned domestic and childcare tasks because this sexual division of labor promoted the survival of the species. d. Conflict theory asserts that men and women have differential access to the necessary resources for success outside of the home. e. Conflict theory asserts that traditional gender roles are outdated.
The text points out that all societies have the ________ of marriage, which is a societal way of regulating heterosexual relationships.
A. habit B. ritual C. institution D. tradition