Research assistants who are facilitating interview surveys should both be trained in the process of interviewing, as well as the purposes of the study
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The relatively permanent components of our social environment are called:
A) universals B) social structure C) elementals D) culture core
In their work on "doing gender", West and Zimmerman argue that:
A. gender is a process, not a fixed identity B. gender is tied to biology C. gender can not be undone or changed D. gender refers to a set of fixed traits within an individual that remains the same regardless of context and location
SAGE News Clips: Children's TV DietWe hear from Dr. Dimitri Christakis of the University of Washington, who studies the relationship between children's television consumption and their behavior, concluding that children on TV diets that favor pro-social programming like Mister Rogers behave less aggressively than their peers. Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 193, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Why does Michael Rich, director of the Center on Media and Child Health at Children's Hospital Boston, praise Christakis for his research?
A. Rich praises Christakis for tackling a notoriously difficult research question. B. Rich praises Christakis for linking media violence to violent behavior. C. Rich praises Christakis for the size of his study. D. Rich praises Christakis for studying the impact of positive programming.
Does education in the U.S. serve as a meritocracy, in your opinion? In your essay, detail the functions that schools serve for all students. Also, highlight the various ways that schools perpetuate or create social inequalities. What can educators, administrators, and students do to emphasize meritocracy?
What will be an ideal response?