McDonaldization is a concept that describes ______.

A. the process of globalization
B. the creation of rational systems that can guide mass production
C. the way that cultural diffusion happens
D. the creation of an unskilled and low paid underclass of workers


Answer: B

Sociology

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a. Tracking decisions are made, at least in part, on the basis of stereotypes about social class and race. b. Students from affluent families are more likely to be placed in lower tracks than lower-class students. c. Decisions about tracking are based on the student's performance in class or on standardized tests. d. Tracking has resulted in an unacceptably large high school dropout rate in the United States.

Sociology

Glass, Haas, and Reither 2010 examined the relationship between obesity and occupational standing and considered three possible explanations

for the lower achievement levels of heavier men and women. Which of the following was not one of the reasons? a. Discrimination b. Their negative people skills c. Marriage Market Process d. Education Attainment

Sociology

In Rational Choice Theory, there is an assumption that responsive and vigorous __________ should discourage most offenders from repeating their crimes

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

All of the following historical events have been identified as important in the differentiation of cultural institutions from the church EXCEPT the:

a. development of capitalism b. Enlightenment c. Renaissance d. revolutions of the eighteenth century

Sociology