Which term describes regularly repeated, prescribed, and traditional behaviors that serve to symbolize some value or belief?

A. rituals
B. sacred
C. profane
D. collective conscience


Answer: A

Sociology

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Women tend to share or alternate kin-related tasks with

A their husbands B their children C other kinswomen in the network D paid professionals

Sociology

According to the author, children in wealth and privilege tend to succeed more than poor children because

a. they work harder. b. they learn that they are entitled to things other children do not even know exist. c. they are more worthy than poor children. d. All of the above.

Sociology

Compared to individuals in high-earning professional occupations, those in blue-collar or clerical positions ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

Historically, many whites saw blacks as extremely promiscuous and uninhibited in their sexual relations, and there was much concern about protecting white women from sexual attacks by black men. But actually, it was white men who had virtually unlimited sexual access to black women, particularly slaves. To alleviate any guilt whites used what technique to justify their racism?

A. projection B. assimilation C. integrations D. latent bigotry

Sociology