A farmer is called to help sandbag a levy that is about to flood his town. The farmer is stationed between two correctional center inmates who are required to assist in the flood-control efforts. As a result of this experience, the farmer has developed a newfound respect for inmates. This example would be consistent with which perspective?

A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective


C. interactionist perspective

Sociology

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During the colonial period southern women were encouraged to develop skills in this area.

A. ice skating B. soccer C. bike racing D. equestrian skills

Sociology

Anton feels he needs to continue his relationship with his wife because if they broke up, it would be very costly for him financially and damage his business. Anton is showing:

A) moral commitment. B) personal commitment. C) accommodative commitment. D) constraint commitment.

Sociology

symbolic interaction theory

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Which of the following statements is true of covenant marriages?

A. Those who opt for covenant marriage experience virtually no divorce; rather, they achieve much greater satisfaction and stability than others. B. Both those who opt for a covenant marriage make a legal contract that they will not divorce except for abuse or adultery; for other reasons, they must have counseling and wait two years before ending the marriage and those who opt for covenant marriage experience virtually no divorce; rather, they achieve much greater satisfaction and stability than others. C. In states that allow for covenant marriage, about one out of every five couples opt for it. D. Those who opt for a covenant marriage make a legal contract that they will not divorce except for abuse or adultery; for other reasons, they must have counseling and wait two years before ending the marriage.

Sociology