Which term describes the theories of Karl Marx, who said that in every society there is a dynamic tension between those who own the means of production and those who work for them?
a. Conflict theory
b. Capitalism
c. Order theory
d. Structural functionalism
Answer: a. Conflict theory
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a. the worst off or most disadvantaged. c. underemployed. b. in the middle class. d. the most advantaged.
Which country (or countries) increased their CO2 emissions between 2012 and 2013, and which country (or countries) decreased their CO2 emissions?
a. increased: U.S.; decreased: Australia b. increased: China and Russia; decreased: U.S. c. increased: European Union and China; decreased: U.S. d. increased: China, and U.S.; decreased: European Union
Since the 1970's, the percentage of the elderly living in poverty has decreased while the % of children living in poverty has increased
a. true b. false
Which sociologist created an interactionist/conflict explanation of deviance that emphasizes that the response to an act—not the behavior—determines deviance?
A. William Chambliss B. Harry King C. Howard Becker D. Edwin Sutherland