Evidence suggests that the parole system is biased against people of color and those of low socioeconomic status
a. true
b. false
a
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Some social analysts believe that postindustrial society will be followed by a biotech society. Such a society would be characterized by ________
A) a greater respect for the environment B) the merging of work and leisure time activity C) an economy centering around the application of genetic structures D) the elimination of fossil fuels
Sociologist Max Weber placed categories of people who have similar level of wealth and income in the same class. He referred to the privileged commercial class of wealthy bankers, ship owners, professionals, and merchants who possess similar financial resources as _____.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following networks is more likely to become elitist or exclusionary?
A. in-groups B. coalitions C. out-groups D. reference groups
In Max Weber's view,
A. all people fall under the same social class. B. our rank in society is determined by four separate variables. C. people hold three distinct ranks in society. D. our position in a stratification system reflects some combination of class, stigma, and power.