Which of the following is true about religious fundamentalists?
A. They embrace both secular and religious practices and beliefs.
B. They believe in the literal interpretation of a sacred text.
C. They promote change in society.
D. They are found primarily in the Middle East.
Answer: B
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a. the media construct and then reinforce beliefs about differences and inequality in society. b. the ways in which the media portray cultural categories such as race and class highlight similarities rather than differences. c. there has been a gradual but steady blurring of both race and class differences on prime-time television. d. all of the above
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Observation of the interaction between partners in relationships reveals:
A) that relationships are more than the sum of their parts. B) the relationships that adequately capture their essence. C) the inherently positive nature of relationships. D) that there are divorce-prone people who are likely to have marital problems regardless of whom they select as a partner.
Which combination best describes what sociologists mean by a "community"?
A. place, relationships, and identity in common B. religion, church, and belief in common C. race, neighborhood, and food in common D. neighborhood, address, and social class in common