From a functionalist perspective, the mass media not only entertain but also provide
Ans: a collective experience for members of society
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In 1993, the federal government mandated that employers of 50 or more allow men or women up to _________ of unpaid leave to care for a family member
A. three weeks B. six weeks C. nine weeks D. twelve weeks
Which of the following is true of resource mobilization theory?
A. It states social movements are formed by people who feel alienated, isolated, and disconnected from others. B. It ignores the role of organization and leadership in forming a social movement. C. It focuses on the role of relative deprivation in a social movement's formation. D. It helps people understand collective behavior that crosses international boundaries. E. It emphasizes structural factors in explaining why some social movements thrive whereas others shrivel.
Which of the following statements is true of pragma lovers?
A) They do not become involved in age-discrepant relationships. B) They have no intention of getting seriously involved. C) They prefer to get involved in long-distance relationships. D) They assess their partners solely on the basis of physical attractiveness.
The Gini index is
A. a measure of social mobility B. a tool for understanding poverty C. a measure of inequality D. a measure of wealth