Social facts is the term coined by Durkheim to refer to traditions, values, and law that allow for sociological explanations (rather than biological or psychological reasoning)

a. true
b. false


a.true

Sociology

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The United States is one of the few industrialized nations that

A. has socialized medicine. B. does not provide universal health care to its citizens. C. bases access to health care on need rather than income. D. immunizes its citizenry.

Sociology

Which one of the following is an incorrect statement about social structures?

a. Social structures are highly visible systems that coordinate human activities. b. Sociologists study social structures that can involve as few as two people. c. Social structures encompass statuses, roles, groups, and institutions. d. Social structures shape opportunities to connect to others.

Sociology

List the possible reasons that researchers originally thought a salary gap might be legitimate

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

A position or rank that is assigned to a person at birth and cannot be changed is:

a. a closed status b. a fixed status c. an achieved status d. an ascribed status

Sociology