The social definition of race changes over time, a fact illustrated by the 2000 Census Report permitting people to record themselves in two or more racial categories

a. true
b. false


a

Sociology

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Globally, HIV disproportionately affects men in developing nations

a. true b. false

Sociology

__________ is an example of material culture

A) Money B) The exchange of ideas C) Religion D) Acculturation

Sociology

Which of the following is a micro-level factor that can shape social stratification?

A. religious affiliation B. access to health care C. physical attractiveness D. occupational structure

Sociology

Cloward and Ohlin extended Merton’s theory of deviance, stating that crime:

a. reflects both limited legitimate opportunity as well as accessible illegitimate opportunity. b. is more common among the rich who have more opportunity. c. is defined in such a way as to overly criminalize the poor. d. is typically a result of drug dependence or other substance addiction.

Sociology