Which theory suggests society would be disrupted if the elderly left their positions only when they died or became incompetent?

a. activity theory
b. exchange theory
c. disengagement theory
d. conflict theory


c

Sociology

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A stereotype is an overgeneralization associated with a racial or ethnic category that goes beyond existing evidence

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

In your Social Problems class this semester, your professor assigns a project that requires you to interview someone who is a social minority about their lived experiences. The goal of the assignment is for students to connect with each other and learn from each other’s experiences. The goal of the assignment is an example of __________.

A) conflict theory B) the social problems perspective C) structural functionalism D) sympathetic knowledge

Sociology

Violations of mores carry heavier sanctions than violations of folkways

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

What theoretical perspective sees official school positions as important elements of one's self?

A. symbolic interaction theory B. conflict theory C. rational choice theory D. structural-functional theory

Sociology