Utilizing Erving Goffman's dramaturgical approach, Alfred McClung Lee has suggested that terrorism
A. is similar to the theater, in that certain scenes are played out in a predictable fashion.
B. always has a religious basis.
C. always pits the powerful against the have-nots and is similar to the theater, in that certain scenes are played out in a predictable fashion.
D. always pits the powerful against the have-nots.
Answer: A
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A) be used daily B) be used only in emergencies C) be used only with preschoolers D) be eliminated
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A. Sandy Beach Point does not have any churches so there will be no religious intolerance. B. Sandy Beach Point has low unemployment. C. Sandy Beach Point residents believe that people should be able to ‘fend for themselves' and dislike charity, which they consider intrusive. D. Sandy Beach Point has an excellent library system and its schools are ranked among the highest in the state.
In the study of religion, sociologists
a. evaluate which religions make the most sense to them. b. have to give up their own faith to study that of others. c. focus on the social aspects that can be measured and observed. d. concentrate on spiritual issues. e. are only interested in religious items such as sacred artifacts.
_____ refers to one part of a culture changing while other parts remain behind
a. Cultural reluctance b. Culture lag c. Ethnocentrism d. Culture shock