Sociologists attempt to view culture through the lens of ____________, wherein the researcher assesses a culture by the culture’s own standards.
A. ethnocentrism
B. cultural relativism
C. cultural imperialism
D. xenocentrism
B. cultural relativism
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Alton is a heterosexual man in prison. While he would prefer to have sex with a woman, he engages in sexual acts with other male prisoners because no women are available. This illustrates __________
A) situational homosexual behavior B) sexual harassment C) misogyny D) patriarchy
Pluralism exists when ______.
A. some groups in society may be assimilating B. groups remain separate and their cultural and social differences persist over time C. groups live in urban areas and speak only their native languages D. some members work to revive and save cultural heritage
About 10 percent of Americans over 60 are relocating to a rural “retirement destination,” benefiting the retirement area in the short run, but typically
a. taking the jobs of local residents. b. increasing the future need for social services. c. needing financial support from local communities d. having little disposable income.
During which of Mead's stages of the self does a child begin to "become" a doctor, a parent, a superhero, or a ship captain?
A. the sensorimotor stage B. the game stage C. the play stage D. the preparatory stage