Which of the following theorists highlighted the importance of ideas in maintaining order and oppression in society, describing the role of ideological hegemony?
A. Karl Marx
B. Max Weber
C. Antonio Gramsci
D. Ralf Dahrendorf
Ans: C
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A) martyr B) pal C) teacher/counselor D) coach
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A. modernization theory of aging B. disengagement theory C. double standard of aging theory D. ageism
Rehabilitation, one of the approaches to controlling deviance, maintains that appropriate treatment can change offenders into productive, law-abiding citizens
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The first assumption of a synthesis approach to understanding order and conflict in society notes an essential paradox, which is that __________.
A. societies are always ordered, yet are always changing B. the means of production depends on those who own them C. institutions try to change even though it is their nature to remain the same D. stability and change cannot both exist within a given society