Describe the distribution and composition of religion in the United States
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More than 90 percent of Americans identify with one of three religions. About two-thirds claim to be Protestant; one-quarter, Roman Catholic; and 2.4 percent, Jewish. Less than 7 percent claim adherence to other religions, with about 8 percent identifying with no religion at all. Protestants are heavily concentrated in the South. In the West and Southwest, the Roman Catholic church is dominant. Jews are more numerous in large cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Quantitative research is superior to qualitative and mixed-methods research.
Are there sex differences between men and women, other than the obvious differences needed for reproduction?
a. No, there are no biological differences. b. Yes, females suffer from depression more often as compared with males. c. Yes, females suffer from a wider variety of physical ailments as compared with males. d. Yes, males use more parts of their brain at once as compared with females.
The view that social order is maintained through cooperation and consensus would most likely be held by
A. global sociologists. B. functionalists. C. interactionists. D. conflict theorists.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: What Shapes You: Agents of SocializationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 104, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is the most important agent of socialization in all societies?
A. family B. religion C. work D. school