Single men are more likely than married men to commit suicide. The fact supports Durkheim's research regarding suicide and social integration, which concluded that people who have _____ social ties are _____ likely to commit suicide.
a. strong; more
b. weak; more
c. weak; less
d. primarily work-based; more
Answer: b. weak; more
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a. role strain b. role ambiguity c. role conflict d. role exit
Which of these statements regarding the variability of a group's ethnic identity is true? a. A group's ethnic identity is constant? it does not change over time
b. Ethnic identity may form or is strengthened when a group is excluded from participation by more powerful social groups. c. Ethnic identity can only change when one changes their place of residence or marries someone of another ethnicity. d. Ethnic identity is always imposed involuntarily.
Define and briefly explain both the Enlightenment and counter-Enlightenment. In addition, explain how each of sociology’s founding fathers’ work embodies both movements.
What will be an ideal response?
The behavior expected of someone who holds a particular status is called ___________.
a. a role b. role conflict c. master status d. status set