Most Americans respond to the ideology of classism by simply wanting their fair share of the economic pie rather than seeking structural changes that would make economic competition more fair
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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Reflexivity often leads to which of these?
A. avoiding all risky behaviors B. dissatisfaction with the body C. increased sexual satisfaction D. a focus on spiritual rather than physical concerns
Which theory stresses the role of social discontent as a cause of social movements?
a. relative-deprivation theory b. resource mobilization theory c. bloc mobilization theory d. structural strain theory
The ability to both participate in social life and to analyze the broader meanings of what is occurring is known as
a. social analysis b. sociological imagination c. social conditioning d. sociological examination
Which of the following statements about values is true?
A. Values provide something for people to aspire to, but because they are so abstract, they cannot really guide behavior. B. Because they are collectively held by society, values harmonize the society and are not significant sources of tension. C. Values are ideals forming the abstract standards for group behavior, although those ideals may not always be realized. D. It is differences in mores and folkways that produce rancorous disagreements, not differences in values.