Erik Olin Wright contends that social class is still largely dependent on
a. wealth and authority
b. style of life
c. personal interests and affiliations
d. subjective self-understanding
a. wealth and authority
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______ made the United States an attractive destination for immigrants.
A. Rapid industrialization B. Gradual industrialization C. Rapid deindustrialization D. Gradual deindustrialization
When a religion offers legitimation for a situation that might otherwise cause guilt or anger, the religious tendency to develop ________ has occurred
a. theology b. redemption c. theodicy d. rationalization
The family systems framework views each member of the family as part of a system and the family as a unit that develops norms of interacting. In this context, which of the following is an example of an implicit norm?
A) Spouses disconnecting from their family of procreation to focus on their family of origin B) Parents specifying when their children must stop texting for the evening C) Parents instructing their children to focus on their education D) Spouses expecting fidelity from each other
Why were marriages an important source of social stability in preindustrial societies?
A. They could serve as a means of defense and prosperity for two kinship networks. B. They insured that families would pay a dowry, thus contributing to the stability of both families' social status. C. Divorce would undermine social stability. D. They gave children legitimacy by preventing unwed parenting.