Based on the various types of marriage described in Chapter 7, what do you think the function of marriage is? Does marriage serve societal goals or is its purpose personal fulfillment?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary but should reflect an understanding of the different types of
marriage and the different roles that marriage plays in various societies.
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Building social relationships and creating tens of thousands of jobs are two of the ____ of sports
a. manifest functions b. latent functions c. dysfunctions d. non-functions
The biological age limit beyond which no one can expect to live is the __________
Fill in the blanks with correct word
In a particular school system, a teacher's aide must report to her teacher, and the teacher must report to his assistant principal, who then must report to her principal, who then must report to the superintendent, who ultimately is responsible to the board of education. This illustrates which characteristic of a bureaucracy?
A. written rules and regulations B. impersonality C. division of labor D. hierarchy of authority
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Most religious traditions are loaded with rituals that reinforce beliefs. 2. According to the text, very small numbers of people in Africa reported religion and religious experiences to be very important in their lives. 3. Religious rituals often mark a liminal period, which is a special period set apart from ordinary reality. 4. Due to the divisions in American society, civil religion is less important today than when the concept was introduced in the mid-1970s. 5. Americans often celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks and lively music. These practices are part of what is referred to as civil religion.