Historically, women were viewed as witches based on images and stereotypes about sexuality. Presently, as people look at the cross they see more than two lines intersecting, they see the basis of their faith. These two examples are applied to the theory o
a) symbolic interaction.
b) social control.
c) structural diversity.
d) conflict resolution.
ANS: a
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Anticipatory socialization refers to
A. the process of discarding former behavior patterns and accepting new ones as part of a transition in one's life. B. processes of socialization in which a person "rehearses" for future positions, occupations, and social relationships. C. the process whereby people normally being socialized are at the same time socializing their socializers. D. the process whereby people learn the attitudes, values, and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a culture.
Which theory tries to answer the question: “Given that modern societies are pluralistic, how do they resolve the inevitable conflicts?”
A. political theory B. functionalist theory C. conflict theory D. pluralist theory
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. In the opening vignette, Jim and Daneen’s children are seriously struggling with their parent’s remarriage. 2. In the opening vignette, Jim and Daneen are examples of a cohabiting couple with a mutual child. 3. People who divorce are generally glad that they did. 4. Ten years after the break-up of their marriage, one study showed that about half of women and one-third of men still feel anger toward their ex-spouse. 5. Children in female-headed single-parent families report talking to their mothers less often than do children in two-parent families.