From a functionalist perspective, deviance is always functional
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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People do not voluntarily become members of __________ organizations
a. utilitarian b. normative c. totalitarian d. coercive
How does Weber's definition of social class differ from that of Marx?
a. Weber's definition of class is focused on the relationship to the means of production; Marx's is not. b. Marx's definition of class is focused on the relationship to the means of production; Weber's is not. c. Marx's definition is of class; Weber's is of caste. d. Marx and Weber use the same dimensions for defining social class.
Explain the difference between ascribed and achieved statuses, and give examples to support your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
______ tell us much about the macro structures of stratification, while ______ offer great detail about what goes on within those structures at the micro levels.
A. Conflict/critical theories and inter/actionist theories; structural/functional theories B. Structural/functional and inter/actionist theories; conflict/critical theories C. Inter/actionist theories; structural/functional and conflict/critical theories D. Structural/functional and conflict/critical theories; inter/actionist theories