Gilbert compares the huge fortunes of the late 20th century typically derived from the vastly expanded financial sector and enterprises related to information technology and the Internet to ______.
A. the expansion of the Roman Empire into Gaul and Great Britain
B. the post-World War II economic successes
C. Great Britain’s broad industrialization and urbanization during the 18th century Victorian Period
D. the fortunes made in the 19th century Gilded Age in manufacturing and related sectors
D. the fortunes made in the 19th century Gilded Age in manufacturing and related sectors
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The dominant view is that for social order to prevail and to avoid anarchy, society needs to ensure that existing power relationships are maintained over time
a. true b. false
The __________ movement in the U.S. sought to moderate the use of alcohol among the general public, whereas __________ banned use completely.
A) prohibition; the temperance movement B) temperance; prohibition C) temperance; the war on drugs D) prohibition; the war on drugs
When we look at functionally important jobs in our society, the patterns show:
a. functionality is not related to job rewards. b. people with more important functional jobs are rewarded more highly. c. function varies with race, gender, and region. d. function depends on education levels.
Which theorist expands the interpretation of inequality by identifying three separate stratification systems: prestige, property, and power?
A. Max Weber B. Patricia Hill Collins C. Karl Marx D. Milton Gordon E. Gerhard Lenski