Compare and contrast colonialism and neo-colonialism, and describe their impact on social stratification. Give examples to support your answer.
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A family passes on social privileges and social disadvantages to its members, thereby perpetuating the system of inequality. This viewpoint coincides with which one of the following sociological perspectives?
a. symbolic interaction b. conflict theory c. functionalist d. structural strain theory
Which of these is NOT one of sociologist William Gamson's four possible outcomes of social movement activities?
a. The social movement may achieve its goals and win acceptance as a legitimate organization. b. The goals of the social movement may be co-opted by winning social approval in the absence of any significant change. c. The programs of social movement organizations may be preempted by authorities who adopt their agenda but denigrate and ridicule the organization that originated them. d. The goals of the movement may be achieved although the majority of people are still not in favor of them.
“Allopaths” is another term for “regular doctors.”
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements best characterizes the effects of divorce on children?
A. There are short-term negative effects, which mostly disappear after 2–3 years. B. There are short-term negative effects, which mostly disappear after 5–7 years. C. Children whose parents divorce are more likely to become pregnant or impregnate others; and are more likely to drop out of school, use alcohol or drugs, and suffer from depression. D. Almost all negative outcomes associated with divorce disappear once you take mother’s level of education, race, and ethnicity into account.