What is considered to be the most important element for order in society, according to Talcott Parsons?
A. socialization
B. stigma
C. deviance
D. marriage
Answer: D
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a. lack of adequate theory to explain differences b. lack of access c. lack of funds to support the work d. lack of time to complete the study e. both lack of funds to support the work and lack of time to complete the study
The lenses of gender are responsible for shaping our lives. Which of the following is not one of the lenses of gender as identified by Sandra Bem?
a. biological essentialism b. gender polarization c. gender socialization d. androcentrism
In 2013, about what share of the U.S. population was officially counted as poor?
a. 1.5 percent b. 14.5 percent c. 34.5 percent d. 54.5 percent
Which of the following is the most important agent of socialization?
A. peer groups B. religion C. mass media D. the family