Raphael lives in a society where nonconsensual sexual acts are commonly depicted in popular TV shows, books, and movies, often as "romantic". Many of the women he knows have been sexually assaulted. None of the perpetrators have been prosecuted. This is an example of ___________.
A. patriarchy
B. feminist culture
C. a glass ceiling
D. criminal culture
E. rape culture
Answer: E
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Which of these is a sect-like practice of Mormonism?
A. Mormons have made extensive use of the Internet. B. Mormons have elected officials in political office around the world. C. Mormons are asked to tithe one-tenth of their income. D. Mormons adapt to local, indigenous customs.
The text points out that a macrolevel analysis of gender examines structural features, external to the individual, that perpetuate gender inequality. These structures have been referred to as gendered _____, meaning that gender is one of the major ways by which social life is organized in all sectors of society
a. institutions b. structures c. correlates d. determinants
Guided by the symbolic-interaction approach, sociologists examine ________
a. how daily rituals construct the boundary between the sacred and profane. b. how religion gives our existence a measure of security and meaning. c. the use of ritual and religious meaning to strengthen social ties, including marriage. d. All of these responses are correct.
Which of the following best describes the difference between racism and prejudice?
A. People in both dominate and minority groups can be prejudiced; however, only people in the dominant group can be racist. B. People in both dominant and minority groups can be racist; however, only people in the dominant group can be prejudiced. C. Both people in dominant group and minority groups can be prejudiced and racist. D. Only people in the dominant group can be prejudiced and racist.