Which of the following terms is used by sociologists for a structured ranking of groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in society?
A. stratification
B. status
C. hypergamy
D. social mobility
Answer: A
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a. gave government officials a larger role in developing urban renewal projects b. gave local officials lesser flexibility in how federal funds are used c. shifted emphasis from providing direct assistance to low-income residents to focus on economic development d. taxed businesses located in areas with high unemployment or poverty at a lower rate than other areas of a city
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A. the preparatory stage B. the imitative stage C. the play stage D. the game stage
According to Vandiver, Giacopassi, and Gathje"s article, "‘I Hope Someone Murders
Your Mother!': Extreme Support for the Death Penalty," extreme death penalty supporters regard opposition to the death penalty as: a. an endorsement or minimization of the offenders' crimes. b. a lack of sympathy for the victims. c. an undermining of the legitimate authorities and ties that unite society against the threatening criminal forces. d. all of the above
_____ occurs when the disintegrating forces in the society make individuals feel lost or alone.
A. Anomic suicide B. Altruistic suicide C. Egoistic suicide D. Situational suicide