Social class refers to a number of individuals who occupy the same relative economic rank
a. true
b. false
a
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One study surveyed a representative sample of grandparents and found that over ________ of their research participants had a companionate relationship with their grandchildren
A) one-third B) one-half C) one-quarter D) one-fifth
Under international law, which of the following is considered a crime?
a. forced assimilation b. genocide c. segregation d. forced migration e. internal expulsion
Which of the following best describes a conflict perspective on ethnocentrism and prejudice among members of minority groups?
a. Prejudice among members of different minority groups is rare because of their shared experience as targets of discrimination by the dominant group. b. The ruling class benefits from conflict between subjugated groups because it keeps hostility from being directed at those in power. c. Members of different minority groups always work together to counter the prejudice and discrimination of the dominant group. d. The only prejudice that other minority groups have exhibited has been hostility toward Asians for being considered the most successful group. e. There is no conflict perspective on prejudice and ethnocentrism between minority groups.
Which social institution do most sociologists claim has the greatest effect on society as a whole?
a. the family b. the economy c. the political system d. religion