The book described social change as a consequence of “participation in war,” such as:
a. military personnel have life-changing experiences that change society
b. Japanese Americans who were allowed to join the military after being put in concentration (internment) camps in 1942
c. The civil rights movement gained ground during the Cold War when the US compared itself to the USSR by touting ideals of equal opportunity and freedom
d. the participation of African Americans in the Revolutionary War resulted in the country’s new leaders granting freedom and citizenship to former slaves
c. The civil rights movement gained ground during the Cold War when the US compared itself to the USSR by touting ideals of equal opportunity and freedom
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Sociological perspective that argues that a close connection between the economy and political institutions allows for greater efficiency in directing and managing society's resources:
A) Functionalism B) Conflict C) Symbolic Interaction D) Rational Choice
The precedent-setting case regarding a lesbian couple, Sharon Kowalski and Karen Thompson, happened in Minnesota. After an accident disabled Sharon, her father and Karen engaged in an eight-year legal battle over Sharon's guardianship and care
After numerous court hearings, what was the outcome of that case? a. The court permanently awarded custody to Sharon's father who convinced his daughter to discontinue her lesbian relationship. b. The court allowed Sharon to return home with her partner, Karen. c. The court required Sharon's father to allow supervised visitation by Karen. d. The court gave custody to a third party, a guardian ad litum social worker appointed by the court with the stipulation that both Sharon's father and Karen would be allowed to visit.
Which of the following scenarios is an example of a practice protocol?
A. A hospital displays guidelines regarding handwashing in every patient room. B. A doctor must try a less costly therapy prior to scheduling a patient for bypass surgery. C. A doctor must fully explain all options to a patient before he or she can agree to bypass surgery. D. A pharmaceutical company gives doctors medication samples to hand out, which helps patients reduce cost. E. A hospital requires its patients to sign waivers prior to scheduling them for surgery.
Blacks have a life expectancy that is ______ years less than that of whites.
A. 1.6 B. 3.6 C. 10.6 D. 15.6