Briefly describe how symbolic interactionists view sports
What will be an ideal response?
Symbolic interactionists study the symbols and social interactions involved in sports. They emphasize understanding meanings, socialization, and how self-identity is developed via sports.
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In a landmark study of children and day care, it was found that the more time fifteen-year-olds had spent in day care as young children, the better they had done in school
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________, as measured by economic success, is strongly influenced by social position at birth
a. Educational achievement b. Equality of opportunity c. Economic equality d. Legal and political equality
Which crisis looms for the country of China and is linked to the continual global population increase of aging people?
a. imbalance to the dependency ratio b. inadequate housing in warm climates c. increase in elder abuse d. increase in attitudes of filial piety
With respect to sexual satisfaction in committed relationships:
A. for most men and women, there is a positive relationship between sexual satisfaction and overall relationship satisfaction, commitment, and stability regardless of whether we’re talking about heterosexual, gay, or lesbian relationships. B. both the quality and quantity of sex in a committed relationship is associated with feelings of love for one’s spouse or partner and marital satisfaction, but of the two—quality versus quality—researchers note that quantity is most important. C. the relationship between sexual satisfaction and the quality of the overall relationship is somewhat stronger for women than for men. D. among men, increased relationship satisfaction leads to increased sexual satisfaction, but among women, increased sexual satisfaction leads to increased relationship satisfaction.