Ritzer states that the computer in modern society can give the illusion of personal attention in a world that has been made increasingly impersonal. Which of the following is an example of this phenomenon cited by Ritzer?
a. computers can de designed for the individual needs of the buyer
b. mass mailing lists can send form letters that appear to be personal
c. hamburgers at McDonald's can be cooked "your way"
d. the telephone bill is mailed directly to the customer
B
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Race, gender, and other salient social identities are inherently connected. This sentiment is an example of ______ theory.
A. rational B. relational C. intersectional D. ideological
____ prevents individualism from turning into egocentrism
a. Appreciation b. Good communication c. Commitment d. Spending time together
Read the following four statements about modern society. One statement would not likely be made by someone who thinks we live in a "mass society." Which statement is it?
a. There are more poor people than in the past. b. Kinship ties are weaker than in the past. c. Religious beliefs play a smaller role in society. d. People experience moral uncertainty about how to live.
Jamal believes that families are important in maintaining societal stability, whereas Gina believes that families promote social inequality because of social class differences. In the context of sociological explanations of family and aging, which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this case?
A) ?Both Jamal and Gina are functionalists. B) ?Both Jamal and Gina are feminists. C) ?Jamal is a functionalist, whereas Gina is a conflict theorist. D) ?Both Jamal and Gina are conflict theorists. E) ?Jamal is a symbolic interactionist, whereas Gina is a feminist.