The author believes the importance of social structure is overstated
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
false
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Which one of the following variables is MOST likely to be the greatest contributing factor toward murder?
a. the weather b. one's geographical location c. accessibility to handguns d. one's socio-economic status
Which of the following is a difference between ascribed and achieved statuses?
A. Ascribed statuses cannot be noticed physically, whereas achieved statuses are physically notable. B. Unlike ascribed statuses, achieved statuses dictate social standing. C. Unlike ascribed statuses, achieved statuses remain the same from the time of birth. D. Ascribed statuses cannot be controlled, whereas achieved statuses can be controlled and changed. E. Ascribed statuses are variable, whereas achieved statuses are invariable.
In the Auburn prison system, inmates were allowed to communicate with each other at night but had to work in isolation and silence during the day.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The functionalist perspective on religion finds its roots in the works of __________, who emphasized that religion is essential to the maintenance of society and suggested that religion is a cultural universal found in all societies because it meets basic human needs and serves important societal functions.
A. Emile Durkheim B. Max Weber C. Talcott Parsons D. Robert Merton