Explain the role of the media in determining our beauty ideals
What will be an ideal response?
Meta-analysis research has revealed a consistent theme in the sociological literature that media images of body type are typically idealized and unattainable by most of the population especially when it comes to women and girls. In particular the height and weight of models have changed throughout the 20th century in ways that are not consistent with the changes in the general population.
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In conflict perspective, the bias of dominant norms preserves the status quo and the current distribution of power
a. true b. false
The five stages of dying discovered by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross are denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
During the 1970s J. Edgar Hoover said _____ "should be viewed as part of the enemy, a challenge to American values" and paid informants to infiltrate related groups
a. socialists b. progressive lawyers c. feminists d. the KKK
Why did many Harvard law school students switch course from public interest law to corporate law?
A. Many decided they didn't like working with poor people. B. They saw that many of their friends in other law schools were doing corporate law. C. They became socialized into their profession during law school. D. Many could not find jobs in nonprofit organizations.