Sociologists use the term __________ to refer to the practice of judging all other cultures by one's own culture, assuming that one's own way of life is superior to all others.

What will be an ideal response?


ethnocentrism

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

An example of a universal program or policy in the United States is:

a) higher education. b) health care. c) cash welfare assistance. d) food assistance programs. e) police protection.

Sociology

The loss of voting privileges suffered by those who have been convicted of a felony is called:

a. lifetime disenfranchisement. b. ex-felon no-vote. c. ex-felon power restriction. d. ex-felon disenfranchisement.

Sociology

Which term do we use to refer to the instances where the same individuals are both the beneficiaries and the targets of the norm?

a. proscriptive. b. disjoint. c. prescriptive. d. conjoint.

Sociology