The patriotic behavior of U.S. citizens on January 20, 2009 in coming to witness the Inauguration of President Barack Obama represents what kind of functionalist prerequisite?

A. teaching new recruits
B. preserving order
C. replacing personnel
D. providing and maintaining a sense of purpose


D. providing and maintaining a sense of purpose

Sociology

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According to Jenkins, social identity is almost always

a. established by the actions of the actor. b. established by the actions of others. c. negotiated by the actions by both the actor and others. d. established by one's position in a social structure.

Sociology

The main themes of the evolutionary perspective called __________ were compatible with this aggressive expansion:

the "struggle for survival" and the "survival of the fittest." Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Which of the following reasons accounted for the shift in American culture to have cemeteries in rural settings rather than in the city?

a. Possible health hazard b. Price of land c. Limited space d. All of the above. e. Both b and c.

Sociology

De facto segregation was considered ______.

A. intentional B. unintentional C. an act to end all segregation D. the result of social protest

Sociology