The term "latent consequences" refers to the unintended consequence of a societal function. For instance, the latent consequence of the punishment of crime is the societal reaffirmation of what is to be considered moral

a. true
b. false


a

Sociology

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Whites were able to achieve the stable suburban family lives that became the ideal against which other families were judged because of their hard work and superior family values

a. true b. false

Sociology

The characteristics of bureaucracies that Max Weber identified are

a. universally true. b. ideal types. c. more imagination than fact. d. outdated.

Sociology

Comte’s ______ Stage refers to a period when people abandon the search for causes and origins of things, instead focusing on explanations for the relationships between things.

a. Theological b. Metaphysical c. Positivist d. Theoretical

Sociology

After obtaining nationhood, many former colonies were unable to develop their own industry and technology, thus leading to continued dependence and foreign domination referred to as ____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology