Which term is used by sociologists to refer to any of the full range of socially defined positions within a large group or society?
A. Status
B. Gemeinschaft
C. Social structure
D. Culture
Answer: A
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a. decline in the probability of marriage, especially for white men. b. decline in the probability of marriage, especially for black men. c. increase in the probability of marriage, especially for white men. d. increase in the probability of marriage, especially for black men.
In the Indian caste system, which is necessary to change one's caste affiliation?
A. education B. a bribe C. hard work and financial success D. Virtually no mobility is possible.
The basis for Marx's theory of society is the belief that _______________
a. people are the products of their social environments b. the evolution of society is based on the concept of "survival of the fittest" c. society is comprised of the dual processes of social statics and social dynamics d. conflict between different economic classes is necessary to produce social change
In our society, there is a marriage custom that dictates that the bride wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue. The "borrowed" represents which of the following?
a. the friendship of others that support the marriage b. the potential for loss of income in today's economy c. the volatility of the marriage d. something from a happily married woman