Reggie has held the same bank job for 15 years. He is always on time, never misses a day, and follows every rule to the letter even though he knows he won't be promoted. According to Merton's theory, Reggie would be labeled a(n):
a. ritualist.
b. innovator.
c. retreatist.
d. conformist
e. rebel.
A
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a. are responsible for the obesity crisis. b. do not do enough to inform consumers about the importance of a healthy diet. c. try to offer healthy foods, but consumers are rejecting such options. d. contribute to social inequality.
Which of the following qualitative methods reduces the power and control of the researcher?
Interviews Qualitative surveys Focus groups Story completion tasks
Jim and Denise are conservative Protestants, and they both agree Denise should stay home with their children and be in charge of the household work. This situation is an example of a shared
a. ideology. b. marriage. c. power. d. institution.
Pat is attending a peaceful protest for women's rights in her community. She is concerned because the protest seems to have been predominantly organized by White middle-class feminists. Why might Pat be concerned about this?
What will be an ideal response?