Which of the following is cited by Ritzer as an example of the robotic nature of the work done by McDonald's employees?
a. they speak with a mechanical voice
b. their parts need increasing maintenance
c. cash registers have the prices of each item programmed into them
d. the parking lots are swept by broom
C
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a. science and technology, social movements, war, large corporations, and the state b. nongovernmental organizations and international organizations such as the UN c. revolutions and natural disasters d. population dynamics, exceptional individuals, cultural imagination, and environmental collapse
In the 19th century the funeral visitation was typically held in the home of the bereaved family
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
In the Film Race the Power of an Illusion Who were Slavs, Jews and Italian immigrants seen by White American society?
What will be an ideal response?
According to sociologists, what are the societal consequences of stereotypes?
A. They allow us to quickly identify important traits in others. B. We often negatively pre-judge people based on stereotypes. C. They teach us to appreciate diversity across groups. D. There are none; stereotypes have no real impact in the social world.