Which sociological perspective argues that competition for scarce resources results in significant political, economic, and social inequality?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
B. conflict perspective
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Maria knows that her family is part of the Mafia but she has to uphold __________
A) fictive kinship B) endogamy C) a Ponzi scheme D) omerta
In presenting his phenomenological theory, Katz argues that sociologists
have often tried to explain the qualities of deviant experiences. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Girls who are bullied tend to be more physically developed than others their age, are regarded as less attractive, or are very attractive. 2. Boys, especially nonwhite boys, perceived as feminine are most likely to be victims of cyberbullying. 3. Online bullying and harassment can lead to abuse of drugs and alcohol, refusal to attend school, lower self-esteem and more health issues. 4. Cyberbullying is different than face to face bullying in that it can be done anonymously, and that it has no boundaries, following the victim at all times.
A particular teacher spends 80 percent of her time filling out proper forms required by the school district and the rest of her time actually teaching. This illustrates which characteristic of a bureaucracy?
A. impersonality B. division of labor C. written rules and regulations D. hierarchy of authority