The economy first became a distinct social institution during which historical stage of technological development?
a. hunting and gathering societies
b. agrarian societies
c. industrial societies
d. postindustrial societies
b
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A. the McDonaldization of society B. the bureaucratic process C. the Starbucks movement D. the rationalization of social life
According to John Porter, which term best describes ethnic stratification in Canada?
a. Vertical mosaic b. Sovereign-assimilation c. Melting pot d. Horizontal integration
Statistical research of actual searches show that Whites are, in fact, more likely to be carrying illegal drugs, weapons, or other contraband.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Although today sociologists tend to use the terms interchangeably, ghettos are areas where particular people are forced to live, whereas slums are:
a. worse than ghettos b. areas populated by poor people c. ethnically exclusive areas d. dirty parts of a large city