Which sociological perspective would be most likely to argue that the existence of big-city political machines suggests that these political organizations satisfy certain basic social needs?

A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective


A. functionalist perspective

Sociology

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All of the following are factors relating to assimilation or straight-line theory, except

A) highly controversial B) assumes that most look backwards not forward C) assumes that each generation reaches higher social and economic standards D) assumes that the longer a group has been in America, the more successful they become

Sociology

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the relationship between religious systems and social change?

a. Religion is always an agent fostering social change. b. Religion sometimes impedes and sometimes encourages social change. c. Religious systems have little or no effect on the processes of social change. d. The character of religious institutions is an outgrowth of changes in the economy.

Sociology

It was the Reagan administration that fired and permanently replaced more than 1,200 striking air-traffic controllers.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology