________ refers to the cultural process of defining behavior or bodily processes as illnesses to be cured.

A.) capitation
B.) stigma
C.) medicalization
D.) the sick role


Answer: C.) medicalization

Sociology

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a. has clearly been falsified by the findings of modern anthropologists b. is very close to the mark c. is an idea that has seldom been considered one way or the other by modern 16 social scientists d. despite its possible accuracy, is an idea with dangerous political overtones

Sociology

Role and exchange theories are based on which perspective?

a. functionalist b. symbolic interactionist c. conflict d. feminist

Sociology

Which immigrant group has the highest number of businesses owned per immigrant?

A) Filipino B) Chinese C) Korean D) Korean-Filipino

Sociology

Discuss the various barriers that can impede the assimilation process for Latinos in the United States.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology