Anthropology is the study of people and their ways of life. On which of the following do anthropologists focus their energies?
a. Studying how humans interact with each other
b. Describing humans, societies, and power structures
c. Understanding how humans react to stimuli
d. All of these
b. Describing humans, societies, and power structures
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which types of courts comprise the judicial system in the United States?
A. Municipal, region, federal B. Local, state, federal C. Criminal, bankruptcy, court of appeals D. District, state, federal
The behavior associated with a particular position in the social structure is called a(n) ________.
A. role B. function C. expectation D. norm
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The three dimensions of social stratification are social class, income, and power. 2. New York trash collectors sometimes earn a higher income than local business owners. This would be an example of status inconsistency. 3. A woman helps her elderly neighbor by running weekly errands for her. The neighbor helps her by keeping an eye on her house while she is at work. This is an example of symbolic exchange. 4. Wealth refers to money earned from wages and rents, whereas income refers to assets. 5. Deindustrialization is related to the increase in income inequality in the United States.