Which of the following terms is used by Theda Skocpol to refer to revolutions that completely sweep away the old order?

a. contained revolutions
b. long revolutions
c. political revolutions
d. social revolutions


D

Sociology

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The conflict view on the experiences of African Americans stresses that __________

A) compared to the era of slavery, more recent economic exploitation of blacks may be even more obvious B) confining blacks to marginal positions preserved better-paying job opportunities for Hispanics C) Blauner's internal-colonialism theory is appropriate for understanding the racial oppression of blacks D) slavery creates a meaning system that develops among slaves to communicate with one another in the presence of the dominant group

Sociology

Conflict and functionalist theories have no applicability in understanding social change at the micro or middle level of social analysis

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which sociological perspective argues that stratification is universal and that social inequality is necessary so that people will be motivated to fill socially important positions?

a. the functionalist perspective b. the conflict perspective c. the interactionist perspective d. the labeling perspective

Sociology

What researcher found that individuals are more likely to follow the opinion of the group, even when it is clearly wrong?

a. Georg Simmel b. Solomon Asch c. Stanley Milgram d. George H. Mead

Sociology