In the U.S. we hold competing values regarding health care: "all men are created equal" and "healthcare is a basic human right," each of which would lead us toward supporting basic health care as a right, compared to

"hard work should be rewarded" and "government should not interfere in private life," each of which which might lead us toward viewing health care as a reward. These simultaneous yet competing values exemplify the __________ perspective.
Fill in the blank with correct word


both/and

Sociology

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Against the background of death, life becomes transparent and fundamental social and cultural issues are revealed

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

Killing is __________ in mainstream society, but for members of the Mafia, when certain of their norms are broken that threaten a person’s honor, not killing would be __________.

a. deviant; deviant b. not deviant; more desirable c. frowned upon; more desirable d. not deviant; deviant

Sociology

Which of Bohannan's six stations of divorce involves the loss of trust, respect, and affection for the spouse?

A. psychic B. emotional C. legal D. economic

Sociology

Which term best describes the proletariat's realization that they are being exploited?

A. false consciousness B. class consciousness C. sociological consciousness D. collective consciousness

Sociology