According to Marxian conflict theory, as capitalism progresses,
A. the professional-managerial class will become part of the elite.
B. many of those in the middle class will drop into the working class as they are pushed out of managerial jobs into working-class jobs.
C. corporate mergers will redistribute wealth from being in the hands of the few to society’s “have-nots.”
D. the classes will become polarized with no overlap or mobility.
Answer: B
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a. away from religion. b. supporting spiritualism, but away from formal denominations. c. toward greater church attendance. d. favoring rigid conformity to church doctrine.
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A. They are less likely than an alcoholic to be denied the sick role. B. They are as likely as an alcoholic to be denied the sick role. C. They are more likely than an alcoholic to be denied the sick role. D. They are always denied the sick role.
_____ is the process of learning cultural values, norms, and expectations
a. Belief systems b. Culturization c. Aculturalization d. Socialization
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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