_____ interprets each part of society in terms of how it contributes to the stability of society as a whole.

A. Functionalism
B. Conflict theory
C. Symbolic interaction
D. Positivism


Answer: A

Sociology

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Social interaction can be defined as the process of ___________.

A. howwegain knowledge about a particular topic B. how we investigate a phenomenon in a systematic manner C. acting toward and reacting to people around us. D. an unorganized pattern of behavior governing people's relationships E. an organized pattern of behavior governing people's relationships

Sociology

According to Charles Tilly, the factor most likely to cause violence at a social protest is the ___.

A. location B. type of social protest C. size of the crowd D. presence of a dissenting social movement E. actions of the authorities

Sociology

Which of the following is an occupation where women are overrepresented?

A. Dentists B. Event planners C. Police officers D. Chefs

Sociology

As the United States industrialized and modernized, group relations evolved from paternalism during slavery to a looser, more rigid competitive form of relations during segregation. In South Africa, the structure of minority group control became stronger and more oppressive as the nation industrialized and modernized. What explains the difference in group relations in these two countries?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology