In her classic study of widows, sociologist Helen Lopata pointed out the necessity of doing "__________," confronting and acknowledging the emotions brought about by death

(a) grief work
(b) volunteer counseling
(c) acceptance work
(d) reality checks


(a)

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Which of the following groups had the lowest IMR in the United States in 2006?

a) Whites b) African Americans c) Asians and Pacific Islanders d) Hispanics

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Julie interacts with her doll as though she were its mother. Mead would argue that Julie has taken on the role of the

a. significant other. b. generalized other. c. looking glass self. d. the subjective self.

Sociology

According to structural functionalists, what impact has modernization had on the family?

A. Families have taken on even more functions. B. Many of the functions that the family used to serve have disappeared because these functions are no longer necessary. C. Many of the functions that the family used to serve have been outsourced to other institutions. D. Families no longer serve any purpose.

Sociology

A recent trend in globalization is that U.S. companies are shifting ________ to developing countries.

A. their headquarters B. office and professional jobs C. their executives D. factory jobs

Sociology