Georg Simmel was particularly interested in the role of "strangers" in social groups. According to Simmel, strangers have a unique perspective because while they are part of the group they also have _____
a. their own emotional responses
b. debunking
c. critical distance
d. functionalism
c
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b. balancing the national budget. c. lower consumer prices. d. decreased military spending.
The qualities that define democracy that are described by Charon
a. refer to the government more than the total society. b. refer to the whole society, not just the government. c. are not important for individuals. d. are only possible for the government, not the society.
Pluralistic minorities do not assimilate primarily because:
a. they choose not to. b. their opportunities to do so are limited. c. their lack of education makes it difficult. d. their primary goal is to become the dominant group in society.
During negotiations of the ACA, the health-care sector groups that had a special interest in the outcomes of the legislation used which strategy to influence Congress?
A. rigging elections B. almost $650 million in lobbying C. peace talks D. refusing to vote on the bills