Which statement about symbols is true?
A. Symbols are universal and have the same meanings across cultures
B. Symbols are a central component of material culture
C. Symbols make culture possible because they allow for shared meaning
D. Symbols are intangible and abstract representation as opposed to material object
Answer: C. Symbols make culture possible because they allow for shared meaning
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a. true b. false
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a. violence in lesbian and gay relationships is as common as in heterosexual relationships. b. the most common form of child abuse is neglect. c. most perpetrators of elder abuse are men. d. overall, violence in families has been declining.
Changes in the structure of the American economy and especially in the types of jobs it produces have resulted in:
a. a blurring of class lines b. a heightening of class conflict between workers and the owners of the means of production c. little or no change in the class structure d. sharper distinctions between the working class and the middle class
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a. They can afford to hire paid labor to assist with domestic work. b. They are more liberal and work harder to ensure that their relationships are egalitarian. c. They have higher educational attainment levels and understand the benefits of egalitarian relationships. d. It is more likely that both partners are working outside the home, so dividing domestic labor equally is a necessity.