According to sociologist Robin Williams Jr., people in the United States believe in equality—not equality of condition but rather equality of __________.
a. individual intelligence
b. material comfort
c. opportunity
d. wealth
Answer: c. opportunity
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Most people in the United States define themselves as middle class
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Thoroughly describe the theory of erotic habitus. How does this theory also help us explain more normative sexual desires? Which theoretical perspective does this theory fit best with?
What will be an ideal response?
_____ supported using sociology for the purpose of social change; however, this perspective is not prominent in early sociological writings because _____.
a. Durkheim and Weber; most sociologists at the time didn't support the notion of using sociology for the purpose of social reform b. early female sociologists; at the time sociology was being developed, sexism was prominent in society c. Karl Marx; at the time, most women in society were poor and had to spend their time working for money instead of working toward social change d. C. Wright Mills; women at the time were not interested in writing