What is the term for the perspective that legitimizes the status quo and argues that certain familiar roles and behaviors keep society functioning as it “should?”
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structural-functionalist
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Critically evaluate the symbolic interactionists' perspective on social groups and organizations.
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SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social StratificationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 39, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:What is social stratification?
A. the systematic ranking of different groups of people by social class B. the systematic ranking of different groups of people by social mobility C. the systematic ranking of different groups of people in a hierarchy of inequality D. the systematic ranking of individuals by ability
All of the following are among the characteristics of friendship groups EXCEPT:
a. Friendship groups are emotionally complex. b. Friendship groups are not larger than six or seven members. c. Friendship groups are not important contributors to the socialization experience. d. Gender segregation is normally the rule in friendship groups.
Hate crimes are generally planned well in advance and are extremely violent.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)