According to activity theory, isolation and loneliness occur mainly because other people withhold opportunities from elders
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Weber traced the origins of the capitalist economy in Europe to
a. colonialism. b. feudal monarchy. c. the Protestant Reformation. d. technological innovation.
Which of the following observations reflects the conflict perspective on collective behavior?
A. Social movements create meaningful interactions and powerful tangible symbols. B. Social movements invite change that threatens the smooth operation of a society. C. Social movements provide a means for addressing the existing imbalances in society D. The language and jargon associated with a movement are clues to the values and goals of the organization.
Some critics claim that modernization theory
a. ignores how rich nations prevent the economic development of poor nations. b. amounts to an attack on capitalism. c. treats rich and poor societies as linked. d. amounts to an attack on socialism.
Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with the stigmatizing nature of formal social controls that require convicted sex offenders to register with police agencies and have their pictures published in newspapers to make their identities publicly known?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective