Despite a political climate of weakened federal requirements and deregulation following the election of Ronald Reagan, in 1989 Congress passed the __________ Act, historic legislation aimed at protecting the civil rights of people with disabilities.

A. Americans with Disabilities
B. Rehabilitation
C. Revised Civil Rights
D. Disabilities in Action


Answer: A

Sociology

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From a power-conflict viewpoint, much wealth and income inequality is explained by the

fact that a. those holding the best positions in a society are the most intelligent and thus deserve the greatest rewards. b. every society has a fundamental need to give greater rewards to those who make the most significant contributions in order to induce them to perform their specific tasks. c. the United States is a highly stratified society in which powerful individuals and groups can shape the reward structure and take a disproportionate share of the resources and rewards whether or not they deserve them. d. an "invisible hand" sees to it that the most qualified people conscientiously fill important jobs and positions.

Sociology

During Taub's (1992) observations of female athletes what was the negative label that they most often had to manage

a. Not being feminine b. Being a Lesbian c. Hating Men d. Being unintellectual

Sociology

Functionalist theorists and conflict theorists both share the belief that a. all parts of society work together

b. social behavior originates in the structure of society. c. theory should focus on interpersonal, face-to-face interaction. d. power and exploitation are the basis for order in society.

Sociology

Adult socialization differs from primary socialization in that adults:

a. are generally immune to the process of socialization. b. usually are hostile to socialization attempts. c. often have more control over how they wish to be socialized. d. are more likely to be influenced by their peers. e. know more, hence need less socialization.

Sociology