The two goals of a scientific discipline are to ________ and ________

Fill in the blanks with correct word


explain why something happens; make generalizations that can be applied to a broader group

Sociology

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In _____, minority group members experience unequal treatment because of a society's everyday laws, policies, practices, and customs.

A. individual discrimination B. personal racism C. unprejudiced societies D. institutional discrimination E. pluralism

Sociology

The original Club of Rome report on the environment issued in 1972

a. was optimistic about environmental sustainability for the long-term future b. predicted ecological disaster within twenty years if major changes in population growth and resource use were not made within 20 years c. predicted severe ecological problems within the next 50 to 75 years if major changes in population growth and resource use were not made d. was widely acclaimed and readily accepted

Sociology

Which of the following represents an example of the argument that the powerless bear the burden of U.S. government policy?

A) Only 10 percent of college-aged men were drafted in the Vietnam War. B) Subsidies to social services for the poor were increased during the 2007 recession. C) Rebuilding priority was given to the poor after Hurricane Katrina. D) Government subsidies are overwhelmingly given to small businesses.

Sociology

In a group marriage, each member of the group is married to all other group members

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology