Irving Goffman’s frames enable individuals to _____, or bring clarity toward what is and is not important in the surroundings.
a. analyze frames
b. focus attention
c. articulate mechanisms
d. transform functions
b. focus attention
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With which of these statements would a structural functionalist agree?
A. Religion provides only positive functions for society. B. Religious solidarity can exclude groups. C. Religion is particularly functional for stopping violence in society. D. Religion facilitates peace by helping different groups reject scapegoating.
Biological differences between persons and groups constitute racial categories and groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Younger adults are times more likely to commit crimes than the elderly
a. 2 b. 3 c. 5 d. 10
Which of the following statements defines a status group?
A. It refers to a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and need for collective political action to bring about social change. B. It refers to a feudal class. C. It refers to people who share a similar level of wealth and income. D. It refers to people who share the same prestige or lifestyle, independent of their class position.