__________ reinforce(s) the importance that society places on various stages of the life course

a. Rites of passage
b. Socialization
c. Specific others
d. Internalization


Answer: A

Sociology

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An example of the matrix of domination combined with gender studies would be

a) Men of color may have privilege based on their gender but they lose privilege because of race or social class. b) Women of color have privilege based on race and gender but lose privilege if they are lesbian. c) Gay men do not have privilege based on gender because they are viewed as more feminine. d) Poor women will lose privilege based on social class but will have more privilege based on gender.

Sociology

The Acme Corporation has adopted "Tiny Brothers" as a means of controlling employees. What is a "Tiny Brother"?

A) a corporate spy B) a security camera C) a security officer D) a computer spyware program

Sociology

People with lower levels of education are less likely than others to be unemployed

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

At each stage of our development, we are both individuals and __________

a. products of our historical context b. members of politicized bodies c. social innocents d. sole determiners of our own fate

Sociology