An important concept in Weber's sociology is verstehen which refers to:
a. approaching the study of society from a value-free perspective
b. a focus on the political systems of society.
c. viewing social behavior from the perspective of those engaged in it.
d. social action.
c
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A. to overturn the Texas law B. to overturn the Texas law and all other remaining sodomy laws in the United States C. to uphold the Texas law D. to remove itself from the case
According to sociologist Erving Goffman, individuals are _______________ because they can disrupt and destroy the structures in which they participate.
a. chaos agents b. communists c. dangerous giants d. delusional
________ static can result from certain mannerisms, such as "you know," "uh," and exaggerated nonverbal gestures while speaking.
A. Receiver B. Sexual C. Media D. Sender
Which of the following is considered a negative, informal sanction?
A. expulsion B. demotion C. jail sentence D. humiliation