In the context of processes of social change stated by Talcott Parsons, identify an example of differentiation.
A. the division of physicians into obstetricians, internists, and surgeons
B. people accepting preventive and alternative medicine
C. the change from "medicine man" to physician, nurse, and pharmacist
D. medical schools admitting increasing number of women
Answer: C
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a. the double standard. b. expressive character traits. c. biological determinism. d. identification theory.
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SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social StratificationClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 170 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements is NOT true about social stratification and social class?
A. Stratification systems in developed societies are likely to be based on social class. B. Theoretically, all members of a class system can rise to the top. C. In reality, it is difficult for individuals to move up in social class. D. Social class makes it harder for people to understand their place in the world.