Functionalism is the basis of the ____ dimension of culture
a. normative
b. dogmatic
c. cognitive
d. material
e. economic
A
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George Herbert Mead developed a social theory of the "self", emphasizing
A) Nature B) Class, status, and party C) The generalized other D) The importance of Social Darwinism in influencing our social beings.
Which of the following nations comes closest to having a political system that is "totalitarian"?
a. Mexico b. France c. North Korea d. Japan
Jamal believes that families are important in maintaining societal stability, whereas Gina believes that families promote social inequality because of social class differences. In the context of sociological explanations of family and aging, which of the following statements is most likely to be true in this case?
A) ?Both Jamal and Gina are functionalists. B) ?Both Jamal and Gina are feminists. C) ?Jamal is a functionalist, whereas Gina is a conflict theorist. D) ?Both Jamal and Gina are conflict theorists. E) ?Jamal is a symbolic interactionist, whereas Gina is a feminist.
Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit?