Ultimately, how is "family" defined?
A. blood relations
B. culturally
C. through sociology and other, similar, disciplines
D. by the family itself
Answer: B
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Conflict sociologists begin with the idea that modern societies have achieved a high degree of social and cultural unity
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to a study by Heaven, people are likely to have more conflicts if they are:
A) low in extraversion. B) low in openness to experience. C) high in conscientiousness. D) high in neuroticism.
Although families throughout society are changing as a result of macroeconomic forces, the changes are most profound among
a. upper-class families, who are making more money than ever. Women and minorities have long been targets of discrimination in U.S. industries. b. middle-class families, who find it hard to afford college for their children. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has no legal authority to prosecute for discrimination. c. working-class families, who are being fired or laid off in disproportionate numbers. Charges of discrimination center on hiring policies, seniority rights, restricted job placement, limited opportunities for advancement. d. low-income families, although they are accustomed to hard times. The segmented labor market and capitalist patriarchy perpetuate inequalities.
Crime is a violation of
A. informal norms that are sanctioned with stigmas. B. societal standards and is punished with informal sanctions. C. criminal law for which formal penalties are applied by some governmental authority. D. normative behaviors that are considered by society to be proper conduct.