The fallacy of authority means ________.

What will be an ideal response?


an illegitimate appeal to authority

Sociology

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A person's ability to impose his or her will on another person is called

A. culture. B. structure. C. function. D. power.

Sociology

Social institutions typically delineate __________, whereas organizations specify __________ for social life.

A) rules; stereotypes B) norms; rules C) stereotypes; norms D) stereotypes; rules

Sociology

The text cites an analysis of the preferences of 253 men and women reporting that the most popular topic of conversation for both genders was:

A. the weather. B. sex and other leisure activities. C. work and money. D. sports.

Sociology

Ernest lives in a low-income area and his school is severely underfunded and lacks college prep courses and guidance counselors. Ernest, despite his aptitude, is not able to attend college. He ends up in a low-wage job similar to those of his parents. Ernest's experience supports which sociological idea?

A. moral education B. cultural capital C. hidden curriculum D. social reproduction

Sociology