Which of the following terms is used by sociologists for a structured ranking of groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in society?

A. social mobility
B. stratification
C. hypergamy
D. status


B. stratification

Sociology

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______________ is training to correct an incorrect behavior

A. Sanction B. Discipline C. Correction D. None of these

Sociology

Daughter, son, father, and mother are examples of statuses associated with which social institution?

a. The family b. Medicine c. Religion d. The economy

Sociology

The negative impact of the socially constructed nature of biological kinship in western societies can be seen in which of the following examples?

a. A child physically looks like both her mother and her father. b. A child who was conceived via a sperm donor feels no need to meet the donor. c. A child with two mothers is often teased about “not having a real family.” d. A child is given her father’s last name on her birth certificate.

Sociology

In 2012, the average life expectancy at birth was __________ years

A) 96 B) 78 C) 65 D) 103

Sociology