Seymour Martin Lipset argues that the stability of democratic institutions rests on:
a. freedom of the press
b. structural features that diminish conflict
c. the ability of the upper class to maintain its position
d. the society's ability to provide jobs for all its citizens
B
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The _________ hypothesis says that Hispanic American families (and especially Mexican American families) place strong cultural values on familism and patriarchy and display high levels of involvement in the Catholic religion, resulting in high levels
of interdependency among extended families. A) disintegration B) familism C) superintegration D) ethnic family
In what ways did the "Mothers of East Los Angeles" integrate women's traditional role as
mothers into political activism? A bake sales to raise funds B drawing on contact networks formed from involvement in their children's schools C concern for the quality of life in their community D all of the above
Propose a research study that examines the relationship between neighborhood and life chances. Include discussion of how you would frame your research question and what theory or theories you would apply, select an appropriate research methodology, weigh any ethical implications, and discuss any challenges or threats to data collection, reliability, or validity that may arise. Briefly reflect on the neighborhood you grew up in and how that may have influenced your own life chances.
What will be an ideal response?
What term is used by sociologists to describe a group that is set apart from others because of physical differences that have taken on social significance?
A. social group B. reference group C. ethnic group D. racial group