Cults sometimes engage in practices, such as suicide or polygamy, which would be considered in direct opposition to U.S. cultural values. Therefore, cults would be considered a __________________________.

a. subculture
b. reference group
c. counterculture
d. material culture


c. counterculture

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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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)

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The "wet foot/dry foot" policy enacted during the Clinton administration dictates that all Cubans found in U.S. waters and lands be returned to Cuba

a) True b) False

Sociology

The term refers to the movement of people from one residence to another

a. demographic transition. b. population density. c. migration. d. outgroup.

Sociology