Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion through collective experiences?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. feminist perspective
A. functionalist perspective
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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b. experimental. c. survey. d. field research.
Sport is a form of popular culture that is more likely than others to cross national boundaries
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the relationship between formal education and occupational status?
A. There is none; many people are “self-taught” and work their way up the corporate ladder. B. The higher a person’s occupational status, the more formal education he or she is likely to have received. C. Many years of formal education virtually guarantees one will have a high-prestige job. D. Many high-prestige jobs require little formal education.