Following the birth of their third child, Mary and John realized that Mary had to go back to work to help make ends meet financially. This meant, however, that they would spend less time together as a family. Sociologists would say that Mary going back to work was both
(a) disruptive and unproductive.
(b) selfish and uncaring.
(c) functional and dysfunctional.
(d) productive and functional.
(c)
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A country that supports close government involvement in the economy, higher taxation, and a generous social welfare policy is an example of which system?
A. state socialism B. communism C. authoritarianism D. democratic socialism
The city council is divided on the subject of tough new environmental controls for manufacturing enterprises. The opponents of the plan say it creates a "bad business climate.". The opponents are supporting:
a. paper entrepreneurialism. b. a hollow corporation. c. externalization. d. outsourcing. e. a two-tier wage structure.
The scientific study of social behavior and human groups is known as
A. psychology. B. political science. C. anthropology. D. sociology.
Which of the following is a critique Ngo made of Park and Gordon's assimilation theories?
A. Groups can experience integration without acculturation. B. Assimilation is an inevitable outcome for group dynamics. C. Groups may become less assimilated over time. D. Race, class, and gender may affect possibilities for assimilation. E. Access to education is a significant factor in whether groups can assimilate.