In which type of government does a single person have nearly total power to make and enforce laws, and rules primarily by coercion?

A. democracy
B. dictatorship
C. oligarchy
D. representative democracy


B. dictatorship

Sociology

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In her book Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies, Margaret Mead argued which of the following?

A. If males and females were truly equal, there should be an equal number of societies ruled by women as by men. B. If males and females are not meant to be considered ‘different' in a culture, there should be no gendered division of labor in primitive societies. C. If the differences between males and females are biologically determined, then male and female roles should be the same in all societies. D. None of these.

Sociology

A therapeutic abortion is performed to:

a. protect the life of the baby b. protect the health of the baby c. protect the health or life of the mother d. prevent the occurrence of post traumatic stress disorder

Sociology

List and briefly discuss two primary factors presented in the text that shape our tendency to conform. Provide an example of each.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Which of the following is true about settlement houses?

a. Social work's interest in community work has ebbed and flowed since the 1800's b. Current critics accuse the profession of forgetting its roots and losing its way, getting too caught up in work with individuals c. At this time, Swk education prepares students for comprehensive work w/ individuals, families, and communities d. all of the above

Sociology