Large mainstream media companies are currently lobbying federal legislators to
A. abolish certain forms of new media.
B. restore the reputation of traditional print media.
C. guarantee that new media are organized around democratic values.
D. extend their control over how new media are used.
Answer: D
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a. who receives the death penalty. b. who gets legal counsel in their trial. c. who is found guilty of misdemeanors. d. who gets to use an insanity defense.
Sociology considers “deviance” to be
a. evil, or immoral, actions. b. a violation of established norms. c. mental illness. d. unchanging cultural taboos.
One result of tracking in schools is that
a. the brightest students get the worst teachers. b. students do not get to study what they are interested in. c. the students who get the best schooling are usually those who are more privileged to begin with. d. students from disadvantaged backgrounds end up in higher tracks where they cannot do the work.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social Stratification and InequalityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 193, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements is NOT true about social stratification and social class?
A. Stratification systems in developed societies are likely to be based on social class. B. Theoretically, all members of a class system can rise to the top. C. In reality, it is difficult for individuals to move up in social class. D. Social class makes it harder for people to understand their place in the world.