Ageism is reinforced by __________
a. empirical evidence
b. resentment of the elderly because they hold the majority of power in society
c. negative stereotypes
d. religious teachings
c
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Sociologists define a(n) __________ as a larger, more specialized group in which members engage in more impersonal, goal-oriented relationships for a limited period of time
a. informal group b. primary group c. secondary group d. institution
Which of the following statements is true about cohabitation?
A. In Europe, premarital cohabitation has a huge effect on divorce in countries in which about half of all couples live together before marrying. B. Cohabitation is now more common and more accepted, and it is more compatible with stable marriage. C. Cohabitation is disastrous as it prevents couples from having a trial run at marriage. D. Premarital cohabitation greatly increases the risk of divorce.
What is the definition of McDonaldization?
A. a situation in which people refrain from contributing to the common good when a resource is freely available B. a situation in which people acting in their own self-interest use up commonly available but limited resources C. the process by which the characteristics of the fast food restaurant come to dominate other areas of social life D. the process by which jobs are subdivided into simple tasks requiring less skilled employees
In sociological terms, religions are socially shared beliefs and rituals that people
A. accept so they can avoid thinking about life and death issues. B. use to change the ways that the world works. C. accept on faith and use as a source of meaning. D. adopt in an attempt to establish that they are superior to others.