Among the major sociological perspectives of functionalism, conflict theory, interactionism, and the feminist perspective, conflict theorists would be most likely to suggest that the mass media serve a useful function in society by bringing members together in a collective experience.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
False
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Wesley was suspended from school for having a picture of a naked woman in his locker. The principal of the school noted that the picture was filthy and immoral. By the principal's standard, the picture represented __________
A) symbiosis B) pornography C) paraphilia D) correlation
Recently, Irish Americans, compared with average Americans,
a. had a higher median family income. b. were much more likely to be employed in blue collar jobs. c. were much less likely to be employed in professional jobs. d. were more likely to live in poverty.
Although families throughout society are changing as a result of macroeconomic forces, the changes are most profound among
a. upper-class families, who are making more money than ever. Women and minorities have long been targets of discrimination in U.S. industries. b. middle-class families, who find it hard to afford college for their children. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has no legal authority to prosecute for discrimination. c. working-class families, who are being fired or laid off in disproportionate numbers. Charges of discrimination center on hiring policies, seniority rights, restricted job placement, limited opportunities for advancement. d. low-income families, although they are accustomed to hard times. The segmented labor market and capitalist patriarchy perpetuate inequalities.
In 2010, Oklahoma voters, by a huge majority, approved a ballot that:
a. barred Muslims from running for public office. b. forbade Shariah law in Oklahoma courts. c. enacted zoning regulations for Muslim mosques. d. restricted the voting rights of U.S. Arab citizens.