Lily grew up in a secular family but wanted to learn more about her ancestral Jewish faith. She registered for a free Hebrew reading class offered at a synagogue. The class was a(n) ______ method of religious socialization.
A. subjective
B. informal
C. formal
D. personal
Answer: C
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Amy, in the opening vignette, provides care for her frail mother. According to gerontologists, this is an example of:
a) in-person care. b) informal care. c) remote care. d) formal care. e) hands-on care.
Caitlin behaves and interacts with her siblings very differently compared to the way she behaves and interacts with her friends. She is less mindful of offending her brothers and sisters and is not conscious of her appearance when she is with them. Which of the key functions of socialization does this situation illustrate?
A. Socialization establishes our social identity. B. Socialization teaches us to follow the rules. C. Socialization transmits culture to the next generation. D. Socialization teaches us role taking. E. Socialization distinguishes between nature and nurture.
In the U.S.:
a. the rate of marriage is higher than in western European countries. b. one out of two marriages ends in divorce. c. women are more likely to remarry following a divorce than men. d. the divorce rate has been steadily increasing since the 1950s.
Which sociological perspective emphasizes religion as a potential source of structural social change, through liberation theology?
A. Functionalist B. Interactionist C. Conflict D. Feminist