The term for anything that represents something else and carries a particular meaning recognized by members of a culture is:
a. ethnocentrism
b. symbol
c. cultural relativism
d. ideal norm
e. folkway
B
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The Carson & Co. trading firm is a very busy place. At 9 a.m. every day, trading begins when the national stock market opens. There are also strict rules, both governmental laws and firm rules, about how and when trading of stock can take place. On Fridays, the routine is a bit different and all employees eat lunch together in the break room along with the managers, a tradition started by the founder of the company years ago. Which of the following is an example of the informal structure of the firm?
A. everyone eating lunch together on Fridays B. 9 a.m. start time C. the employee handbook D. governmental laws regarding trading
"Class consciousness" refers to the perception that a class structure exists
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The form of discrimination that is the systematic exclusion of people from equal access to and participation in a particular institution is
a. social discrimination b. racial discrimination c. institutional discrimination d. none of these
Which of these is the most widely produced and consumed illicit drug?
A. heroin B. cocaine C. marijuana D. methamphetamine