The Amish are a cultural group that chooses to elevate tradition over modernity in areas such as transportation (many still use buggies), occupations (they rely on simple farming), and family life (women are seen as subordinate to men). They lead a retreatist lifestyle in which their community is intentionally separated from the dominant culture. Discuss whether you could consider the Amish a subculture or counterculture and explain why.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies.
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A) ecofeminism B) capitalism C) functionalism D) patriarchy
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A. Robert Park B. Deena Weinstein C. Paul Lazarsfeld and Robert Merton D. David Demers
Which sociological approach focuses on the macro level and would tend to view inequality in gender as central to behavior and organization?
A. conflict perspective B. interactionist perspective C. feminist perspective D. functionalist perspective
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A. much less B. slightly less C. no more or no less D. slightly more E. much more