One of the “most concerted efforts by the state to effect social transformation through public works” was the:

a. building of hospitals that would serve all the citizens of the country
b. construction of dams on hundreds of rivers
c. enactment of public health legislation
d. passage of universal public education legislation


b. construction of dams on hundreds of rivers

Sociology

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Author C.S. Lewis said that friendship was unique and perhaps better than other types of relationships because of which two criteria?

a. voluntary and love b. choice and obligation c. obligation and love d. choice and voluntary

Sociology

Which of the following is a sign that we are recognizing our mutual interdependence?

A. The vast majority of people in the United States believe that global warming is a serious problem. B. Companies with emissions problems are relocating to countries with less stringent environmental standards. C. Multinational corporations are beginning to take advantage of the resources present in developing nations. D. People, countries, and corporations are beginning to take steps to bring about positive social change.

Sociology

Jennifer is attending a business luncheon with several corporate executives. At one point during the meal, she reaches in front of another executive for a saltshaker and hits the executive's arm as he is about to put a spoonful of soup in his mouth. The soup spills on his shirt, and he glares at Jennifer. The glare is an example of a(n)

A. informal sanction. B. norm. C. formal sanction. D. folkway.

Sociology

The ________ links gender-role development (the progressive acquisition of gender typing) to the more general maturation of a child's thinking processes.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology