We live in a society characterized by gendered institutions that support __________ in all aspects of social life

A) feminism
B) matriarchy
C) male dominance
D) androgyny


Answer: C

Sociology

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Juan is a young Hispanic male. He believes that Hispanic families are superior to white families. His belief is an example of which theory?

A) social referent group theory B) ethnic preference theory C) social identity theory D) outgroup discrimination theory

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Carbon dioxide may trap heat near the earth's surface, raising the average temperature of the atmosphere. This process is referred to as __________

a. the greening of the earth b. dioxide dilemma c. the browning of the earth d. carbonizing the environment e. the greenhouse effect

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In mystical religions, the sacred

a. revolves around items that symbolize historical events. b. is sought in states of being. c. revolves around the lives, teachings, and writings of great people. d. is sought in places, objects, and actions believed to house a god or spirit.

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The authors of this article claim that the engagement ritual is more dramaturgical than ideological. However, critics of this approach (those who think it is ideological) might argue which of the following?

a. The ritual merely serves the needs of a society that believes in patriarchal heterosexuality and transnational capitalism. b. The ritual only serves to perpetuate sexist divisions in society and is a sign of the conservative nature of how we view marriage and the family today. c. Given that only heterosexual couples were studied, there is an inherent homophobic bias in the study. d. All of the above.

Sociology