Rituals are outward symbols of values.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
Rituals are outward symbols of values. For example, everyone stands and faces the flag during the playing of the national anthem. See 3-2: The Building Blocks of Culture
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Researchers in masculinity have articulated the paradox of masculinity as follows:
a. men have been steadily losing power in society since the 1950's, yet they are still expected to abide by traditional gender roles. b. men are simultaneously powerful and powerless. c. men are generally confused about their masculinity. d. societal messages about masculinity are contradictory and confusing.
Several factors influence how family members define a stressful situation. Which of the following is NOT one of these?
a. the sociobiological backgrounds of the members themselves b. the nature of the stressor itself c. the family's previous successful experience with event crises d. the adult family members' legacies from their childhoods
Decentralization of power among police forces throughout the U.S. means that ______.
A. the federal government has legitimate claim to rule over state governments B. state governments have legitimate claims to rule over local governments C. the functions of law enforcement are dispersed over many law enforcement agencies D. law enforcement agencies are not powerful enough to prevent major or persistent crimes
President Lincoln's funeral procession increased awareness of the practice of
A. cremation. B. reparation. C. flying flags at half-mast. D. embalming.