Tom works as an agent for a large insurance company. At his work station, he has taped pictures of his wife and granddaughter and of last year's Caribbean vacation. Sociologists would see these pictures as an attempt by Tom to ________
A) resist alienation
B) bond with his supervisor, who is also a grandparent
C) promote his "all-American" status to his colleagues
D) simply decorate his office
A
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A. they are not perceived as a threat by other men B. they are seen as physically less able than cisgender men C. they are not always recognized as trans men D. they are perceived to be violent and aggressive
Today, the Sunbelt is home to what percentage of the U.S. population?
A. 30 percent B. 40 percent C. 50 percent D. 60 percent
How does a country's standard of living affect the importance of television in the socialization process?
a. In lower-income countries, television has no importance in socialization. b. In higher- income countries, television has greater importance in socialization. c. In lower-income countries, most families use television every day to babysit their children. d. In higher-income countries, television has little importance in socialization.
Explain the role of media in shaping social norms across nations.
What will be an ideal response?