If social action or a social structure reinforces inequality, it may still be viewed as functional for society because it upholds the status quo
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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______ is a sociological perspective that focuses on the role of symbols and how their meanings are shared and understood by those involved in human interaction.
A. Symbolic interactionism B. Conflict theory C. Queer theory D. Feminist theory
Anti-Semitism in the United States was at its peak in the
a. l890s and 1900s. b. l920s and 1930s. c. 1950s and 1960s. d. 1970s and 1980s.
Reparative therapy or conversion therapy refers to a. treatment of the mental depression that accompanies the realization one is homosexual
b. programs designed to enlighten people and change their prejudices toward homosexuals. c. programs dedicated to changing homosexuals' sexual orientations. d. programs dedicated to helping parents, siblings, and children of homosexuals accept their loved one's choice of a homosexual lifestyle.
After 50 years of public education research, which of the following has been found to have the greatest influence on a child’s academic success?
a. geographic location b. social class of the student’s family c. gender d. study habits