Before the Industrial Revolution, urban settlements developed because people figured out how to use natural resources
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Max Weber defined ________ as the ability to exercise one's will over others.
A. control B. status C. class D. power
In families that set out on the Overland Trail,
a. the majority of wives agreed with the decision to make the trip. b. many of the women felt sadness and anger at having to leave their families and friends behind. c. husbands were more likely to miss the emotional ties of adult friends they left back home, while wives relied on their children for emotional support. d. All of the above.
What does status inconsistency refer to in relation to social stratification?
A) Individuals exhibit insecurity and inferiority when they are ranked low in prestige. B) Individuals fail to recognize the contradictions of class inequality and democratic values. C) Individuals are ranked high on one dimension of social class and low on other dimensions. D) Ranking in power, wealth, and prestige must be consistent for an individual to avoid negative consequences.
In the United States, the average (median) number of children per family is now about ________
a. four. b. three. c. two. d. one.