The orientation that sees society as comprised of the images and words that people use to represent behavior and ideas is called _____.

a. new cultural studies
b. postmodernism
c. critical sociology
d. new age theory


Ans: b. postmodernism

Sociology

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The Indian Claims Commission was a significant development because it ________

a. played an important role in creating the National Congress of American Indians b. sits in judgment of Indians charged with criminal offenses c. is considered the most important civil rights organization for Native Americans d. created a patrol to monitor police actions and document charges of police brutality

Sociology

Which of the following is not one of the needs of children?

a. Adequate care and nutrition b. Protection from illness c. Safe, nurturing, and challenging schooling d. New or relatively new fashion and electronic devices

Sociology

New social movement theory tries to explain the Women's Movement through the idea of organizing around a shared identity and the subsequent empowerment.

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

Sociology

A young boy in a child care facility already realizes that some people are females and some people are males, and he plays only with other little boys. In addition, he likes to wear the same kinds of clothes that they wear. He is responding to the cultural construction of ________.

A. gender roles B. instrumental roles C. gender differentiation D. gender understanding

Sociology