The analysis of social problems relies on __________
A) politicians
B) reliable data
C) public opinion
D) media representations
Answer: B
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a. disappearing entirely. b. becoming a reflection of a leader's unique personality. c. becoming sheer force. d. transforming into some combination of traditional authority and rational-legal authority.
The theorist who claims we are experiencing both a more sophisticated means of surveillance and social control as well as more diverse and evasive means of resistance is ________
A) Michel Foucault B) Herbert Gans C) George Orwell D) Robert Park
In analyzing social inequality, functionalists ask:
a. Who benefits from social inequality and at whose expense? b. How do people of different social statuses interact? c. Why are some positions in society more valued than other positions? d. Why do the disadvantaged lack the work ethic needed to advance?
Which of the following statements would be considered a dominant ideology in the United States?
A. There should be a uniform religion throughout the country. B. Gay marriage should be allowed in all states. C. People should be able to practice whatever religion that they choose. D. Women should stay at home while men should be the breadwinners.