Family historians have shown that families were the cornerstone of colonial society. They were the primary social institution, taking over the functions of what other social institutions?

What will be an ideal response?


business, schools, churches, correctional institutions, hospitals, social welfare institutions

Sociology

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Researchers claim there is no comparison ever between Blacks and Europeans in terms of migration patterns

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which theory is associated with the notion that childbirth and child rearing interrupt women's work experience?

A. horizontal segregation B. human capital theory C. devaluation of women's work D. institutional theory

Sociology

During Operation Wetback, raids on homes and places of business often resulted in the violations of civil and legal rights of U.S. citizens of Mexican descent.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

_____ refers to one part of a culture changing while other parts remain behind

a. Cultural reluctance b. Culture lag c. Ethnocentrism d. Culture shock

Sociology