A criticism of mass-society theory is that it pays too much attention to social inequality
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: False
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Marriage by capture usually occurred in _____________ societies
a. matriarchal b. patriarchal c. equalitarian d. dictatorial
According to resource mobilization theory, which of the following statements is true of a social movement?
A. It should try to preserve the status quo by blocking change or undoing change that has already occurred. B. It takes more than feeling alienated or disadvantaged to sustain a social movement. C. It should offer a sense of belonging to people who feel alienated and disconnected from others. D. It should focus on bridging the gap betweenwhat people have and what they think they should have compared with others in a society. E. It will succeed if it seeks limited change and does not threaten the present state of affairs of the society.
Figuring out the optimal "fit" where the individual's competence and the environmental press are in the best balance rests on the ability of all concerned to be _______________ about the individual's _____________.
A. objective; emotional needs B. subjective; competence C. objective; competence D. subjective; emotional needs
Nate is a professional thief. He specializes in safecracking and steals money to buy luxury goods. Sometimes, he also uses the money to go on expensive vacations. According to Merton's anomie theory of deviance, Nate would be classified as a(n) ________.
A. innovator B. rebel C. retreatist D. ritualist