The perspective that pictures society as an overarching system that works down on individuals and groups to determine the shape of the social order is called:
a. individualist
b. nonrational
c. collectivist
d. rational
c. collectivist
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A) a midlife crisis B) an age cohort C) the Baby Boomers D) the sandwich generation
Based on the success of Asian Americans, what is the most effective strategy for immigrants?
A. Emphasize education and be willing to sacrifice for your children's education. B. Immigrate with plenty of financial resources and connections. C. Emphasize the individual's needs over the needs of the entire family. D. Hard work will overcome all challenges, including being a war refugee.
With regard to social solidarity, Durkheim's primary concern was how modern society would be held together without ______ solidarity.
A. organic B. positivist C. mechanical D. collective
How many more years can a person in the United States anticipate living today than in 1900?
a. 50 b. 30 c. 20 d. 10