Small towns have an advantage competing in a globalized economy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
false
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Most studies on the effects of corporal punishment on children show that it
A) leads to better behavior and adjustment in childhood and later in adulthood B) is increasing in frequency in the U.S. C) is illegal in most countries D) is associated with crime as an adult and mental health problems
The collectively shared and promoted American dream of material success is used by Merton to illustrate
a. anomie. b. cultural goals. c. institutional means. d. innovation.
Harold got up early and cleaned and polished his motorcycle, while Fabienne packed a picnic lunch. Their destination was a park on a lake about 50 miles away, where they would meet some friends who also liked to ride motorcycles on weekends. They soon got underway, driving safely on the highway at the speed limit and enjoying the trip while they listened to National Public Radio. About halfway to their destination, Harold and Fabienne were overtaken by a speeding clump of about 10 motorcycles ridden by people with swastikas on the backs of their jackets. Several of the group appeared to be completely nude under their jackets, which was legal in their state due to an anachronistic law that said you could not disrobe outdoors, but that did not address the situation where you were already
disrobed when you arrived outdoors. In all likelihood, Harold and Fabienne could be termed members of a motorcycle-enthusiast __________, and the cyclists who passed them could be termed members of a motorcycle-enthusiast __________.
a. culture; subculture
b. subculture; counterculture
c. subculture; culture
d. counterculture; subculture
If your father was a janitor, it is unlikely that you will one day be president. This statement exemplifies the concept of __________
A) social mobility B) social ideologies C) meritocracy D) social reproduction