Which theorist would argue that the socialization of children is very important to the family and society?
A. Talcott Parsons
B. Karl Marx
C. Max Weber
D. George Herbert Mead
Answer: A
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Which one of the following statements represents a criticism of the functionalist perspective?
a. It is too liberal. b. It focuses on the "small stuff.". c. It leaves us wondering about a part's overall effect. d. It focuses on the disadvantaged in society.
What is the sociological term for the hierarchical distribution of social and economic resources according to gender?
A. Gender apartheid B. Gender roles C. Gender stratification D. Gender assignment
Family income in the US between 1976 and 2006, even those where both wife and husband were employed:
a. declined for all Americans, but still remained the highest in the world b. was mostly earned from ownership of stocks and bonds, rather than wages and salaries c. increased very little for most people, but grew tremendously for the very affluent and the rich d. remained lower than in most other industrialized countries
discrimination refers to overt and intentional unequal treatment, often based on prejudicial beliefs.
A. Institutional B. Hidden C. Individual D. Overt