A sociologist creates a questionnaire to measure average hours that people engage in work each week but omits "stay-at-home mothers" as an occupational choice. This omission is an example of ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: Androcentricity

Sociology

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Which of the following is NOT a latent function of attending college?

A. learning to live independently B. increased independence from family C. finding a marriage partner D. developing job skills

Sociology

Mike owns a collection business and is very strict with his employees. He sees his employees in a very subservient way and expects them to adhere to all his rules. This would be an example of an inter/actionist theory as it pertains to social stratification.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Involves people who can listen to the client, understand the situation, provide encouragement, and celebrate their success

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Bob and Steve are brothers who have different friends. Bob's friends are the "academic type," and Bob follows in their footsteps and goes to college. Steve's friends engage in crime, and Steve follows in their footsteps and goes to prison. Which explanation of deviant behavior is illustrated by this example?

A. labeling B. differential association C. dramaturgy D. anomie

Sociology