Which theoretical perspective views the concepts of family and marriage as social constructs rather than as concrete realities?
A. Functionalism
B. Conflict theory
C. Symbolic interactionism
D. Queer theory
C. Symbolic interactionism
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A Z score of -2.00 indicates a score that lies
a. two standard deviation units to the right of the mean. b. two standard deviation units to the left of the mean. c. 0.5 of one standard deviation unit on each side of the mean. d. Any of the above are possible, depending on the value of the mean.
Examining how gender works simultaneously with other identities such as race, social class, and sexuality is a good example of a(n) ______ approach to the study of gender.
A. dysmorphic B. socially constructed C. feminist D. intersectional
In your own words, discuss Blumer’s following statement “It is the social process in group life that creates and upholds the rules, not the rules that create and uphold group life”.
What will be an ideal response?
One critique of rational choice (exchange) theory is that it ______.
A. gives too much attention to the micro-level internal mental processes B. does not see a reward that compensates for the cost of the interaction C. implies that people seek to maximize rewards and minimize costs D. it does not see humans as self-centered beings