In poor nations, poverty is_____ than in the United States
a. more likely to involve men
b. more widespread and severe
c. addressed more effectively
d. a less serious problem
b
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Which famous philosopher said that modern society rests on gender-based slavery?
a. Friedrich Engels b. John Locke c. Henry David Thoreau d. Thomas Jefferson
Sarah and her family have just moved to a new city hours away from their old home. She has made new friends who have been very supportive and helpful. Her new friend Anna is often called "Aunt Anna" by Sarah's children
In Sarah's scenario, Anna is an example of __________. a. fictive kin b. substitute kin c. bonded kin d. extended kin
Symbolic interactionists highlight all of the following EXCEPT
a. understanding quality of life among the elderly is a subjective exercise. b. negative labels such as "geezer" reflect ageism. c. definitions of old age are constantly changing. d. older people make up a large and powerful political group.
Which sociological perspective emphasizes that social roles contribute to a society's stability by enabling members to anticipate the behavior of others and to pattern their own actions accordingly?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. feminist perspective