A fundamental concept for using one's sociological imagination is the distinction that Mills made between
a. mechanical and organic solidarity
b. troubles and issues.
c. the gemeinschaft and the gesellschaft.
d. social status and social dynamics.
b
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The supreme political authority within a territory that incorporates and represents a nation:
A) monarchy B) state C) nation D) nation-state
In a self-fulfilling stereotype
a. the behaviors of the person match our expectations from the get-go. b. the underlying truth of stereotypes is confirmed. c. the behaviors of the person change to match our expectations. d. many factors can play a role, but attractiveness is not one of them.
Which of the following statements about the demographic shift in the United States is NOT true?
a. Despite the influx of immigrant families and the birth of second-generation immigrants, White Americans are still the majority in all 50 states. b. It is estimated that by 2030, non-Hispanic whites will be a minority. c. Hawaii is the only state that is majority Asian. d. Young White Americans are growing up in more racial diverse schools, offices, and neighborhoods.
Mary goes on her first job interview after graduating from college. She gets up early that day to iron her clothes and fix her hair. According to Goffman, this is an example of _________________.
a. the play stage b. the looking-glass self c. impression management d. symbolic interaction