According to ______ theory, concepts such as family or parenting can mean very different things to people from different backgrounds.

A. rational choice
B. conflict
C. structural-functional
D. symbolic interaction


Answer: D

Sociology

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Some social analysts (including Aulette) assert that no-fault laws disadvantage women. All of the following are among the reasons they give for this claim EXCEPT:

a. Married couples tend to make decisions that reduce the earning capacity of women leaving them more economically vulnerable in a divorce. b. Women make less money than men in the labor market. c. Equal division of marital property generally excludes pensions and education as assets and means that the house is no longer awarded to women. d. Although women's contributions to their husbands' earning capacity is a legally-recognized asset, it is most often undervalued.

Sociology

The built environment of cities can reflect and reinforce broader cultural values. This is a ________ analysis of the physical environment.

A. functionalist B. community studies C. macro level D. meso level

Sociology

The psychological theory known as cognitive development was originated by:

a. George Herbert Mead. b. Georg Simmel. c. John Piaget. d. Sigmund Freud.

Sociology

According to structural/functional theories, how is culture related to global stratification?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology