The United States values equality, which represents __________________, yet racism, sexism, and ageism are still prevalent, which represents _________________.
a. real culture; ideal culture
b. symbolic culture; negative culture
c. material culture; real culture
d. ideal culture; real culture
d. ideal culture; real culture
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Industrial societies:
A) rely on technology and mechanization as the main source of sustenance B) institutionalize innovation C) often invest heavily in defense technology D) all of the above
Similar to African American families, Latino families are also composed of extended kin networks, although Latino families further extend family relationships to fictive, or ________ kin
A) far-removed B) needy C) in-law D) non-related
Dr. Richards is studying mental illness from an interactionist perspective. Which of the following is she most likely to focus on?
A. the ways in which mental illness is associated with deprivation and inequality B. the ways that our definitions of "normal" and "deviant" behavior in social situations lead to definitions of mental disorders C. the difference in the quality of care between more affluent patients and those with very little money D. the manner in which societies marked by rapid social change can provide effective treatment to those who have a mental illness
Life course theorists suggest socialization
A. is attributable to both biological and physical influences. B. is attributable solely to biological influences. C. stops after a person experiences a rite of passage. D. continues through all stages of the life cycle.