The economic philosophy known as mercantilism held that a nation's wealth could be measured by:
a. its capacity to produce goods and services
b. its holdings of gold and other precious metals
c. the average income of its working class
d. the literacy level of its citizens
B
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When things like water, views of nature, and youth are marketed as things that can be purchased they are
a. commodified c. advertised. b. idealized. d. replicated.
Even when a person has everything they need, if they compare themselves to others who have more they may still feel unhappy and dissatisfied. This situation is known as:
a. reference overload b. invidious envy c. relative deprivation d. approach-avoidance
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Changing Gender Roles in the FamilyClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 92, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following terms is used to describe the housework and childcare that working women do after their day jobs?
A. the glass ceiling B. the second shift C. the night shift D. the glass escalator
In pointing out that the growth of the electronic media has facilitated the development of charismatic authority, sociologist Carl Couch draws on the
A. functionalist perspective B. interactionist perspective C. global perspective D. conflict perspective