Karl Marx argued that the pursuit of rational self-interest was inhumane and oppressive. The __________ (owners) kept all the profits for themselves, while the __________ (workers) had no choice but to work for them at wages barely enough to ensure surviv

Fill in the blank with correct word


bourgeoisie, proletariat

Sociology

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Ones that perceive little value in research participation Ones that will only participate in research in return for money Ones that insist on being interviewed at the weekend Ones that only want to participate in research that will have some tangible impact on service provision to vulnerable groups in society

Sociology

A photograph in the text depicts individuals waiting patiently for medical attention in a neighborhood clinic. Which group of scholars might point out that, typically, it is mothers and not fathers who are primarily responsible for their children's health—and ask why?

a. feminists b. family system theorists c. structure-functionalists d. interactionists

Sociology

Which of the following is an example of a company creating a "need" for their product?

a. Charmin maintaining the same production in toilet paper b. Ford creating a new vehicle that allows you to open the tailgate with your foot c. Whirlpool offering a sale d. McDonalds selling Coke Zero

Sociology

What was the primary way Durkheim differentiated his sociology from psychology?

a. Gave the social prominence over the individual. b. Focused on empirical study and research done with measurements and observations. c. Incorporated evolution into his theory. d. Rejected social realism.

Sociology