The concept "authoritarian" refers to a political system that

a. is well legitimated.
b. relies on more than one kind of authority.
c. denies most people participation in government.
d. has free elections.


c

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Which of the following statements about social change is CORRECT?

a. Social change is synonymous with progress. b. Social change is always controllable. c. Social change can never be predicted. d. Social change is universal.

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In Robert and Mary Jackman's analysis of the social classes Americans tend to identify with, what proportion of the respondents placed themselves in the lower class?

a. 5 percent b. 10 percent c. 25 percent d. 40 percent

Sociology

A social-conflict theorist who takes a Marxist class-conflict position is likely to agree with which of the following statements?

A. The hierarchical organization of the United States gives control over our society to the greatest number of people. B. Most of the harm done to the natural environment is directed at people living in overdeveloped nations. C. Most of the planet's people live in poor societies and will never raise their living standards under the current capitalist world economy. D. Corporate executives who order the release of pollutants or toxic waste are usually held personally accountable for their actions.

Sociology

Compare and contrast the sociological perspective views on gender.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology