A social group decides that the length of someone's big toe represents how intelligent and trustworthy that person is. Soon those with longer big toes have a higher social standing. Though the criteria may seem silly, it becomes a very real way group members are differentiated. This illustrates which sociological concept?
A. intersubjectivity
B. in-group
C. reference group
D. Thomas theorem
Answer: D
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a. The trend toward urbanization and industrialization b. Economic expansion and international changes c. Economic recessions and high levels of unemployment d. Mass communications and rising education levels
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A. refined divorce rate B. age-specific divorce rate C. standardized divorce rate D. progressive divorce rate
What were the four social classes identified by Erik Wright?
What will be an ideal response
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What will be an ideal response?