The positivist orientation in research is linked to the structural-functional approach because both ________________.
A. seek to reduce social inequality
B. try to bring about positive change
C. focus on the meanings people attach to their social world
D. are concerned with understanding society as it is
Answer: D. are concerned with understanding society as it is
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Which sociological perspective would argue that the most powerful groups and institutions control wealth, property, and the means of producing beliefs about reality through religion, education, and the media?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Italian Americans are still subject to many lingering negative beliefs about them. 2. The Catholic Irish invented the big-city political machines. 3. By the turn of the century, the southern, Catholic Irish had begun to overcome the effects of prejudice and discrimination against them. 4. Efforts were made during their immigration to portray the Irish as a distinct "race," revealing biological differences from other white ethnics. 5. The dramatic success of the Irish in local politics soon translated to success in national politics.
Between ages 12–17, children are exposed to media content approximately how many hours per week?
a. 43 b. 19 c. 23 d. 7
Independent analysis has revealed which of the following regarding white-collar crime in the United States?
A. The Martha Stewart case increased the number of prosecutions. B. The Enron case decreased the number of prosecutions. C. The number of cases prosecuted increased only modestly between 2000 to 2009. D. The mortgage crisis increased the number of prosecutions.