The Knights of Columbus, the Girl Scouts, and the Chamber of Commerce are examples of

a. temporary organizations.
b. alternatives to bureaucracies.
c. oligarchies.
d. voluntary associations.


d. voluntary associations.

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

1.  Because of the complex administrative activity of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on reservations, those Native Americans who live on reservations are more likely to be employed in white-collar jobs than those living away from the reservation.  2.  Roughly half of all Native Americans live in the West.  3.  A majority of Native Americans still reside on, or near, Indian reservations.  4.  Since 1950, the Native American population has grown very slowly.  5.  Between 1600 and 1850, the Native American population increased, only to drop dramatically between 1850 and 1900. 

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People forced from their homes due to gang and general violence are often underreported and given little attention in international discussions on migration. These individuals represent ______.

a. voluntary migration b. an invisible displacement crisis c. economic migration d. an ethnic minority

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Compare and contrast "sex" and "gender." Why are these concepts important? Is there ever incongruence in these? Utilize the chapter material in your answer.

What will be an ideal response?

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Parents teaching their children to say "please" and "thank you" is an example of which of the following?

A. primary role B. secondary role C. manifest function D. latent function

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