In the “three worlds” approach, the second world consists of __________
a. Western nations
b. industrialized nations
c. the Communist Bloc
d. nations in poverty
Answer: C
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Describe some of the ways socializing agents (e.g., family, peers, the media, religion, schools) encouraged you to conform to traditional gender norms. Do you think you will encourage (or have you encouraged) your own children to conform to traditional gender norms? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
In some cultures, women do not believe that orgasm exists. Sociologists view this as evidence that
A. there is a need for more sex education throughout the world. B. in some cultures, women do not have orgasms. C. sexual attitudes and behavior vary cross-culturally. D. only men experience orgasm.
The ________ theory developed by Robert Merton is based on the idea that most people want to attain cultural goals, but not everyone has the legitimate means of achieving them.
A) illegitimate opportunity
B) strain
C) labeling
D) control
Which theorist would compare the function of society to the function of the human body?
A. Marx B. Comte C. Weber D. Durkheim