Which term is used by sociologists to refer to organized collective activities aimed at bringing about fundamental changes in existing society?
A. pressure groups
B. power movements
C. social movements
D. social groups
Answer: C
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The term soul wound acknowledges the pain, trauma, and oppression experienced by which of the following groups?
a. Native Americans b. freed slaves c. A & B d. immigrants
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Discrimination can be both intentional and unintentional.
Americans produce about 259 million tons of municipal solid waste-more commonly known as trash or garbage-to dispose of each year. How does this compare with the amount of solid waste produced in 1960?
A. Today's amount of waste is less than in 1960, but the amount generated per person has increased. B. Today's amount of waste is about the same as in 1960, and the amount generated per person has declined. C. Today's amount of waste is about double what it was in 1960, and the amount generated per person has increased. D. Today's amount of waste is about triple what it was in 1960, but the amount generated per person has declined.
To avoid bias in survey research, sociologists utilize what type of sampling?
A. fixed sampling B. random sampling C. observation sampling D. chosen sampling