What type of social structure is controlled by men?

A. matriarchy
B. paternalism
C. oligarchy
D. patriarchy


Answer: D

Sociology

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a. that object becomes a symbol after a decade of tradition. b. that object becomes a symbol only if laws can be passed in support of its meaning. c. that object becomes a symbol if they can get others to agree with them. d. that object becomes a symbol by virtue of its shared meaning for those individuals. e. that object takes on a sacred intimate status between the two people.

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_____ are macro factors that contribute to divorce

A) Poor communication skills B) Growing differences between partners C) Extramarital affairs of spouses D) Liberal divorce laws

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According to George Herbert Mead, ______ is the ability to use reason acting toward stimulus and significant symbols.

a. intelligence b. consciousness c. the mind d. the self

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Which sociological approach would view sports as an agent for defining people's social positions as players, coaches, and referees as a result of their performances and reputations?

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

Sociology