According to the critical theorists, individuals in modern industrial societies have lost their ability to negate. This means that
a. individual freedom has been lost and replaced by an unquestioned adherence to instrumental and technologically driven forms of thought.
b. critical discussion of pressing societal issues is openly discussed in the public sphere.
c. individuals resort to the use of their leisure time to protest the conditions of their existence.
d. Individual freedom has been strengthened while being replaced by technology
a. individual freedom has been lost and replaced by an unquestioned adherence to instrumental and technologically driven forms of thought.
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One of the concerns related to the future funding of Social Security is that __________
A) people are living longer and the system may not be able to afford to pay out to all citizens because of increased longevity B) it is only paid by young citizens and they are getting increasing frustrated with taking care of the elderly population C) it is taxed after everyone pays their bills and people can opt out of paying the tax if the money is needed for other debts D) with people living longer, they will need to go back into the workforce to reimburse the government for past benefits
Animation Concept Video: Who Decides? Values, Norms, and SanctionsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 77 and watch the videos. When you've finished watching the videos, come back to the test and answer the following questions:What is an example of an informal norm among U.S. citizens?
A. You shouldn't pick your nose in public. B. You shouldn't cheat in school. C. You should push to the front of the line. D. You should drive as fast as you want.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)