Which sociological perspective would likely stress how social movements should require leaders to sharpen the awareness of the oppressed, who may suffer from false consciousness?
A. functionalist perspective
B. interactionist perspective
C. epidemiological perspective
D. conflict perspective
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?
Which statement is true regarding African American elders?
a. They are more likely to live in high crime areas and less likely to report it. b. They have a lesser rate of fear of being victimized. c. They feel less alienated. d. They have a more difficult time with the hardships of the aging process.
Which of the following attachment styles is least likely to make someone prone to jealousy?
A) Secure B) Dismissing C) Preoccupied D) Anxious
Applying Sociological Theory to Educational IssuesIn this exercise, you will take on the role of a school principal to analyze and respond to community concerns about your school.Imagine you are a high school principal. Your teacher will assign you one of the following challenges:• You receive a series of parent complaints that their daughters have noticed that the high school biology teacher never presents any examples of, or research from, female research scientists.• An area newspaper publishes an investigative report documenting that students of color at your school are more likely to be placed in lower tracks and appear to have lower average test scores than otherwise similar White students.• You attend a community meeting where local employers complain that the last three
years of high school graduates have noticeably lower skills in answering phones and interacting in a professional manner with customers. Employers are concerned they may need to look elsewhere for qualified workers.Prepare responses to the following questions:Why is the issue raised by the parent, reporter, or employer a concern to the person who raised it and/or the students directly affected? What will be an ideal response?