Talcott Parsons's functionalist view of society as tending toward a state of stability or balance is known as
A. the emergent-norm perspective.
B. resource mobilization theory.
C. stagnancy theory.
D. the equilibrium model.
D. the equilibrium model.
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What will be an ideal response?
The Holocaust is an example of a(n) ______.
A. assimilation B. genocide C. amalgamation D. segregation
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What will be an ideal response?
According to the text, the treatment of immigrants most often fluctuates based on:
A. their skin color. B. whether they are legal or illegal. C. the amount of labor shortage in the country. D. whether they belong to a group perceived to have a higher proportion of illegal immigrants.