Which sociological perspective would be most likely to focus on gatekeeping as a process that reflects a desire to maximize profits by those with power and authority?
A. interactionist perspective
B. global perspective
C. functionalist perspective
D. conflict perspective
Answer: D
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(a) recreation (b) mate selection (c) socialization (d) social control of sexual expression
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A. There is a strict power differential between men and women. B. Gender expectations are rigid rules that mandate behavior. C. Structures are about informal patterns, and gender only influences us in our social lives. D. Gender expectations guide how men and women behave.
Which of the following is NOT true about socialization?
A. It occurs throughout life. B. It can be intentional and planned, as when we try to become part of a new group and fit in. C. All of these are true about socialization. D. It can be unconscious, happening without us realizing it.
Which sociological perspective would be most likely to study the bestowal of status that activists assume in their new social roles created through social movements?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. epidemiological perspective