The Christian ritual of communion not only commemorates a historical event but also allows followers to participate in the unity of themselves with other believers. From a functionalist perspective, this ritual serves the function of:
a. preventing anarchy
b. providing meaning and purpose to life.
c. promoting social cohesion and a sense of belonging.
d. providing social control and support for the government.
c
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A. tripled; increased B. doubled; increased C. been cut in half; declined D. more than doubled; declined
Sociologist Kingsley Dennis dates the rise of decentralized surveillance to which event?
a. the Rodney King incident b. the OJ Simpson trial c. Tiananmen Square d. September 11, 2001
Most native peoples in the United States identify themselves
A. as American Indians. B. as Native Americans. C. as Native Peoples. D. according to tribal heritage.
The problem of homelessness is best described as a product of
a. a modern disease. b. poor professional monitoring. c. mental illness. d. failed social policy.