The U.S. became involved overseas in the market-building adventure called __________, a conspicuous feature of capitalism since this period
Fill in the blanks with correct word
imperialism
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Suzanna is due to have her second child in 4 weeks. Her doctor says everything looks fine, but suggests that she have a C-section since she had one with her first child. What should Suzanna know before she makes her decision?
a) Her risk of uterine rupture is estimated to be around 1% when having a natural delivery after a previous C-section. b) C-sections improve infant and maternal mortality statistics and pose no risk to mother or child. c) Her risk of uterine rupture is over 10% if she has a natural delivery after a C-section. d) The World Health Organization believes few C-sections are preformed unnecessarily in the United States.
Which of the following best represents a sociological understanding of economic systems?
A. Nearly all countries display a mix of economic systems, not purely capitalist, socialist, or communist. B. The majority of societies have a communist economic system. C. The United States and other similarly developed countries have a purely capitalist economic system. D. Socialism relies more heavily on a service economy.
What is the difference between social stratification and social differentiation?
A. Social differentiation involves grouping people by hierarchical rank. B. Social stratification involves grouping people by hierarchical rank. C. Social stratification involves categorizing people by attributes such as age or what they do for a living. D. Social differentiation involves categorizing people as superior or inferior.
Which of the following criticisms does Thorstein Veblen offer toward Karl Marx?
a. Marx’s two class structure creates the problem of the middle class. b. Marx’s economic determinism leads him to falsely assume there is a material base to society. c. Marx’s preference for Hegel over Darwin. d. Marx ignores gender and race.