Which of the following statements reflects the symbolic interactionist's view of human beings?
a) Humans are simply a medium on which social forces operate in a neutral way.
b) Humans face, deal with, and act toward the objects they encounter.
c) Human behavior largely follows well-established patterns.
d) Individuals have little awareness about what is going on around them.
b) Humans face, deal with, and act toward the objects they encounter.
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a. de jure segregation b. two-state solution c. bamboo ceiling d. mulatto escape hatch
Middle-aged mothers are often put into the role of __________, the person who gathers the family for celebrations and keeps them in touch with one another.
A. kinkeeper B. primary bread-winner C. familykeeper D. matriarch
According to Cox and Demmitt, the midlife male is often forced to handle two marriages, which are:
a. work and family. b. first and second wife. c. wife and children. d. wife and mistress.
Sociologists who use the ______ framework focus on how societal institutions, such as our governmental system and health-care system, are necessary and essential to society.
A. conflict B. interactionist C. structural-functional D. institutional