The theorist who claims we are experiencing both a more sophisticated means of surveillance and social control as well as more diverse and evasive means of resistance is ________

A) Michel Foucault
B) Herbert Gans
C) George Orwell
D) Robert Park


Answer: A

Sociology

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a. has a disadvantage in terms of validity

b. has an advantage in terms of reliability.
c. is better designed for tapping the underlying meaning of communication.
d. has an advantage in terms of specificity.
e. is easier to complete.

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a. true b. false

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A. Does social stratification result in an unequal distribution of rewards? B. Does social stratification result in discord and coercion? C. Is social stratification a source of societal friction? D. Is social stratification universal and necessary?

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