Using examples, explain whether you agree with Talcott Parsons or Robert K. Merton about the three postulates of structural functionalism.
What will be an ideal response?
• Robert Merton challenged the assumptions that (1) all social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional and (2) positive while also claiming (3) all structures and functions in society are necessary.
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Which of the following Supreme Court cases ruled that the federal government has limited power over tribal lands?
a. Fuji v. California b. Johnson v. M'Intosh c. Carcieri v. Salazar d. Texas v. Johnson
"All the people who occupy a housing unit" is the definition of: a. affiliated kin
b. endearing family. c. clan. d. household.
Outsourcing and downsizing are solutions that managers have sought to the problem of
a. exploitation of workers. b. environmental damage. c. high prices for consumers. d. high labor costs. e. low pay for managers.
Reforming big-time college sports to make them more academically relevant is difficult because
A. most college athletes are not interested in education. B. coaches are not educators. C. the athletic program is tied to many interests unrelated to education. D. university presidents have no power to change athletic departments.