According to ethnomethodological analysis, a _____ generates applause by first alluding to a statement, and then making it.

a. headline—punch line
b. contrast
c. list
d. puzzle-solution


a. headline—punch line

Sociology

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Which of the following statements is true of the racial and ethnic distribution of the population in metropolitan and suburban areas?

A. Asians have become an insignificant part of the U.S. population. B. Black-white segregation across metropolitan areas has gradually increased. C. Latinos have become a less substantial part of the U.S. population. D. Blacks and whites have high levels of segregation particularly in older cities.

Sociology

Menon suggests that because a researcher has power and control over how the study participants' narrative will be interpreted and told to the greater audience, there should be some element of subjectivity to _________ the participants'

experiences. A. itemize B. deconstruct C. contextualize D. emphasize

Sociology

Claudia resigned from her job when she was expecting a child. She now stays at home looking after her baby and provides moral support to her husband. According to functionalists, Claudia plays a(n) _____.

A. influential role B. contributory role C. expressive role D. dominant role E. instrumental role

Sociology

Jacob is single, 40 years old and living in government-subsidized housing. He does not want to pursue regular employment because he feels there are other members of society who need the work more than he does

Jacob's situation is an example of which of the following explanations of why people are poor? A) the altruistic provision B) the characteristics of individuals C) the structure of society D) a shortage of high paying jobs

Sociology