Of the almost 1 billion people in the world who are living at or close to absolute poverty, what percentage are women?
a. 20 percent
b. 35 percent
c. 50 percent
d. 70 percent
d
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Maria, a sociologist, studies how people develop, maintain, and change culture. She is interested in the influences of culture in people's daily lives and studies the role that language, religion, and gender play in society. Which of the following theories is likely to have influenced Maria?
A. Functionalism B. Conflict theory C. Feminist theories D. Symbolic interactionism E. Invention and innovation
In 1983 the mainstream media was controlled by 50 companies. Today, how many corporations control 90% of what Americans read, watch, or listen to?
a. 6 b. 14 c. 30 d. 60
The Polity Project of the Center for Systemic Peace rates the most democratic societies. Societies that fall in the middle are called ______.
a. communist b. plutocracies c. autocracies d. anocracies
In examining any aspect of society, which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?
A. conflict perspective B. functionalist perspective C. global perspective D. interactionist perspective