Robert Michels said that there is a tendency of formal organizations to be dominated by a small, self-perpetuating elite. He called this the

a. McDonaldization of contemporary life.
b. hidden voluntary culture.
c. iron law of oligarchy.
d. democratic group.


c. iron law of oligarchy.

Sociology

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Schools are responsible for identifying the most qualified people to fill available positions in society. As a result, students are channeled into programs based on individual ability and academic achievement. This illustrates which manifest function of education?

a. change and innovation b. transmission of culture c. social control d. social placement

Sociology

A complex class system was first seen in which type of society?

a. horticultural b. agricultural c. industrial d. postindustrial

Sociology

Throughout most of their existence, human beings have been

A. self-sufficient. B. settled agriculturists. C. capitalists. D. hunter-gatherers.

Sociology

Menopause is considered complete if a woman goes a full two years without a menstrual cycle.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology