The term "long revolution" refers to:
a. large-scale changes in the ecological relationships of humans to the earth
b. planned revolutionary change
c. revolutionary change that takes place as a result of major catastrophes
d. revolutions that are primarily social or political in nature
A
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A possible problem with Table 2.2 is that
TABLE 2.2 AGES OF RESPONDENTS Class Intervals Frequency Percentages 1823 5 24-29 21 3040 10 TOTAL 36 a. class intervals overlap. b. class intervals are too large. c. class intervals are unequal in size. d. class intervals are exhaustive.
Which sociological perspective emphasizes how schools in the U.S. foster competition through built-in systems of rewards and punishments?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective
Which of the following most contributed to the end of apartheid?
a. The United States' decision to withdraw foreign aid b. The need for the South African economy to employ blacks in higher status jobs c. The demise of black trade unions and rise of agricultural profits d. The increasing empowerment of Coloured political parties
In his interview with Dalton Conley, Andrew Cherlin states that the most politically and religiously conservative states in the United States have the highest levels of divorce. How does he explain this seemingly contradictory finding?
a.) Divorce has only recently become socially acceptable in these states, leading to a sharp rise in divorce levels. b.) The average age of first marriage is younger in these states, which have higher odds of ending in divorce. c.) Economic struggles, not personal values, may contribute to rocky marriages, and these states are relatively poor. d.) Higher fertility levels in these states are associated with increased pressure on couples, which is detrimental to marriage.