Feminists have argued that laws in the U.S. traditionally viewed wives and children as the property of the husband. This view reflects the concerns of which sociological perspective?
A. Global perspective
B. Functionalist perspective
C. Conflict perspective
D. Interactionist perspective
Answer: C
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(a) the stepfather family (b) the co-parent family (c) the stepmother family (d) the co-mother family
Which of the following statements is true of new social movements theory?
A. It is especially interested in "the struggle to liberate the voices of the dispossessed." B. It became prominent during the 1950s. C. It proposes that many recent movements promote the welfare of specific groups in particular countries. D. It does not help people understand how collective behavior crosses international boundaries. E. It ignores people's altruistic motivations.
Which of these statements about cultural universals is false??
a. ?The specific form of most cultural universals is universal. b. ?Cultural universals reflect the fact that humans everywhere share the same basic needs. c. ?Cultural universals help to ensure the smooth functioning of society. d. ?The form a cultural universal takes varies from group to group.
Which of the following sociologists placed special emphasis on human interpretations of gestures and symbols and the meaning we attach to our actions?