Which sociologist differentiated between gemeinschaft and gesellschaft societies?
a. Émile Durkheim
b. Robert Merton
c. Ferdinand Töennies
d. Manuel Castells
c. Ferdinand Töennies
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The text discusses the propensity of Korean immigrants to own small retail businesses, which often leads them to open stores in segregated minority communities where they are able to find affordable space
There, they may encounter anger and hostility from residents who feel that the Koreans are not sensitive to their needs and their local culture. Your text points out that this theme is explored in the movie, __________. a. Green Card b. Aliens c. Do the Right Thing d. Armed and Dangerous e. New Jack City
Investigative questions are required in a reported rape. With certain myths about rape prevalent, answers to such questions as to time and place, if the victim was alone, and what the victim was wearing, might reinforce tendencies to
(a) blame the victim. (b) blame the police. (c) create tasteless jokes. (d) attribute the assault to an African American.
What does it mean for a sociologist to report provisional knowledge?
A. The findings represent the truth about the study from the data collected. B. The findings represent the truth about what sociologists know about the topic. C. The findings are temporary and based on early data analysis. D. The findings are subject to change with the discovery of new information.
When two groups who are in contact with one another each feel that their culture and way of life is superior, judging the other culture by their own standards, this is called ______.
A. racism B. selective perception C. mutual ethnocentrism D. prejudice