The first assumption of a synthesis approach to understanding order and conflict in society notes an essential paradox, which is that __________.
A. societies are always ordered, yet are always changing
B. the means of production depends on those who own them
C. institutions try to change even though it is their nature to remain the same
D. stability and change cannot both exist within a given society
Answer: A
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a. colonialism. b. feudal monarchy. c. the Protestant Reformation. d. technological innovation.
According to the text, recognizing a "white culture" would likely __________
A) prevent dominant group perceptions of racism B) promote suspicion regarding alternative cultural experiences C) promote the idea of a single "American" culture D) relegate whites to the bottom of the racial hierarchy
The United States is the only wealthy, industrialized, capitalist nation without universal health care
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true about a rite of passage?
A. A ceremony surrounding a rite of passage tends to be informal and “low key.” B. The U.S. society has no formalized rite of passage marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. C. A rite of passage is a unique feature of American society. D. A formal promotion cannot be considered a rite of passage.