A city with a population of 1.3 million people relies on laws for order, and the citizens sell their labor for wages. Many inhabitants of the city recently moved there, away from their family and hometown, and they buy their food from stores. According to Tönnies, this is an example of a(n) ______.
A. Gemeinschaft
B. Gesellschaft
C. theoretical ideal
D. example of organic solidarity
Answer: B
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Many immigrants come to the United States each year, often in search of a better life for themselves and their children. For first-generation immigrants, life in a new country can be challenging, especially if they do not speak English. They often rely on their children to help them navigate their new environment. The first-generation immigrants' children often quickly assimilate into American culture. It is increasingly difficult for them to maintain the customs from their traditional culture while living in a society in which many of those customs may be outdated. This can create conflict between the parents and children. What accounts for this conflict?
A. a generation gap B. a cultural lag C. a transformational experience D. an age divide
A "chief," "king," or "queen" possesses power based on which form of authority?
a. traditional b. charismatic c. legal-rational d. socialistic
The Black Power Movement was an important move toward ______.
A. acculturation B. pluralism C. assimilation D. integration
______ emphasizes the ways in which conflicts between groups of people are increasingly tied to their different perceptions of danger.
A. Frame alignment B. Cognitive dissonance C. Natural conflict D. Risk society