According to structural-functional theories, how is inequality beneficial to society? How can the income and wealth of celebrities and sports stars be used as a criticism of this model?
What will be an ideal response?
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Bill agrees with the statement that in a historical perspective, urban life has improved. As a conservative, he believes this improvement is due to
a. economic forces. b. government policy. c. a positive human nature. d. religious work ethic.
Sociologically, what is a blended family?
A) A husband and wife have their own children and also have adopted children. B) Only adopted children are present in the family. C) A lesbian couple has children through artificial insemination. D) A husband or wife brings a child into the new family from a prior relationship.
Auguste Comte is known for: a. developing the first sociology program
b. writing the first sociology textbook. c. conducting the first sociological research. d. coining the term "sociology."
According to structural functionalists, which of the following is a functional necessity?
A. social stratification B. social equality C. social conflict D. social harmony