Functionalists base their approach on the works of early social thinkers such as August Comte, the founder of sociology, who compared society to which of the following?
a. the fingers of a glove
b. the evening sunset
c. a living organism
d. a sponge
Answer: c.
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Family is important to the socialization process because
a. family members are often what Mead called "generalized others." b. families pass along social identity to children in terms of class, ethnicity, and religion. c. families begin the process of anticipatory socialization. d. families set the stage for resocialization.
The slogan “a man in power, a man with power, and a man of power” illustrates the ______ definition of manhood:
a. sturdy oak b. hegemonic c. androcentric d. heterosexual
Using data from the 2010 Census, the current population of the United States is estimated to be about _____ million
a. 171 b. 311 c. 439 d. 695
Which of Georg Simmel’s social types listed below is defined by distance?
A. the stranger B. the acquaintance C. the friend D. the marital partner