The fact that history textbooks still disproportionately highlight the achievements of men over those of women, and thus have the power to define men as more important and more able agents of history, is an example of what type of power?
A. cultural
B. patriarchal
C. masculine
D. political
Answer: A
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a. 10 percent b. 20 percent c. 30 percent d. 40 percent
If the U.S. Congress passed strict anti-cigarette laws that banned their sale anywhere in the country, it would create serious problems for cigarette manufacturers, retailers, tobacco growers, tobacco farm workers, truckers, and many other employees in the cigarette industry. Each of these groups would probably oppose this legislation because they are examples of
A. nonmaterial culture. B. vested interests. C. luddite. D. culture lag.
Many people, especially in the least industrialized nations, have no access to computers, phones, and the Internet, and in those places where the Internet is available, it is very expensive. This reflects the concept of the:
a. computer revolution b. global digital divide c. cyberspace phenomenon d. technological process
According to a survey, about _______ of americans accept the recent changes in family structure and do not think these are bad changes.
a. 5% b. 1/3 c. well over half d. nearly 90%