Discuss why social inequality has become such a dominant theme in the field of sociology today.
What will be an ideal response?
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Pastoral societies
a. live off animal herds and their products rather than agriculture b. are generally found in environments in which the practice of agriculture is difficult or impossible c. are still found in some parts of the world today d. all of these
Which sociological perspective would suggest that if an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society's stability, then it does not serve a useful function?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. All these answers are correct.
_____________ exists when husbands and wives have a clear idea of what their family role responsibilities are, but are not able to fulfill their own expectations
a. role strain b. role overload c. role ambiguity d. role conflict
When social structure breaks down so does social order; which of the following best illustrates a breakdown in social structure?
a. Wall Street after the housing market crashed b. New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina c. shoppers in a new mall d. a parking lot after a sporting event