In the context of racial-ethnic inequality, one of the criticisms of functionalism is that many whites-particularly middle-to-upper class men-assume that their privileged experiences are universal
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Despite the poor working conditions often experienced by illegal immigrants in the United States, they continue to migrate because ________
a. they are unable to pursue higher education in their home countries b. they are unable to find wage labor in their home countries c. they think they can make a significant contribution to the economy of the United States. d. they know the border enforcement is nonexistent in the United States
Which initiative called for a "sustained collaborative and focused effort to promote service as a way of life for all Americans"?
A. United Way B. Serve We Are C. AmeriCorps D. United We Serve
Sex role theory, which was developed by functionalists, was criticized on which grounds?
a. It undermined the traditional division of labor by encouraging women to find employment in the expanding labor market. b. It was a normative theory that embraced assumptions about behaviors that allowed society to function most effectively, thereby reinforcing gender inequality. c. It did not adequately address the Hobbesian question, “How is society possible?”. d. All of these.
When Cooley used the concept of the “looking-glass self,” he claimed that ______
a. people are self-centered.
b. people see themselves as they think others see them.
c. people see things only from their own point of view.
d. our actions are a reflection of our values.