The author believes that the main purpose of sociology as an academic discipline is to influence students to
a. change society.
b. examine and understand society.
c. become sociologists.
d. know how to do social research.
b
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The ________ theory developed by Robert Merton is based on the idea that most people want to attain cultural goals, but not everyone has the legitimate means of achieving them
A) illegitimate opportunity B) strain C) labeling D) control
In Weber's typology of authority, which of the following refers to authority legitimated by the extraordinary personal qualities of an individual?
a. charismatic authority b. legal authority c. spiritual authority d. traditional authority
the following, who has the highest life expectancy at birth?
A. males in the Democratic Republic of Congo B. females in Senegal C. males in Mexico D. females in Israel
An effective drug policy prioritizes public health and safety over individual freedom.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)