In recent decades, the social norms relating to marriage have weakened. What is the term for this phenomenon?

A. deconstruction
B. deindividuation
C. deinstitutionalization
D. destructuration


Answer: C

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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One of the most important ways in which a family socializes its young members is through __________

a. providing a formal education b. taking them to church c. paying for their college education d. the process of role modeling

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A politician employs illegal immigrants for housekeeping services. A nearby restaurant also employs illegal immigrants. The restaurant is fined, but the politician does not suffer any consequences. How would social location explain this?

A. The politician lives in an area that is not as heavily regulated. B. The restaurant is a public establishment, whereas the politician's home is not. C. The politician has more power and position to resist consequences. D. The restaurant is a business and subject to stricter regulations.

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According to the text, which of the following models for planning organizational change combine(s) both internal processes and the external environment?

A. conflict theory B. symbolic interaction C. open systems models D. human relations models

Sociology