Which of the following is a characteristic of sociology?
A. strict, highly specific rules and guidelines about how to theorize about any particular topic
B. usage of research methods such as interviews, observations, surveys, and archival data
C. adherence to the principle of social conflict
D. an aim to understand and generate new knowledge about human thought
Answer: B
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People who undergo sex transformation surgery, lighten their skin to appear to be another race, or hire a plastic surgeon to create a younger appearance remind us that
a. just about anything can be an ascribed status. b. the distinction between ascribed and achieved statuses is not clear cut. c. people usually occupy more than one status. d. role and status are related concepts.
One way in which women could distance themselves from any suspicion of sexual disease was to
a. passively condemn others with sexual diseases. b. keep silent about their status and create a false impression to others that they were sexually healthy. c. acting innocent to appear morally pure. d. all of the above