Why can't sociologists empirically study religion?
A) Religion is not a social institution.
B) Religion is a matter of faith that is beyond objective evaluation.
C) Sociologists are not priests, rabbis, ministers, or nuns.
D) Sociologists do not believe in the metaphysical as a valid research topic.
B
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a. show symbolic male revenge toward women. b. empathize with the changing male gender role. c. focus on male group behavior. d. empower the individual male.
Which of the following statements best describes a weakness of the one-dimensional view of power when using the two-dimensional view of power?
a. The one-dimensional view does not acknowledge that the powerless may not be able to set the agenda. b. The one-dimensional view focuses too strongly on agenda setting. c. The one-dimensional view ignores silent power. d. The two-dimensional view of power ignores the ability of celebrities to set the agenda.
Many colleges require students to live on campus during their first two years. Which of the following is a reason for this policy?
A. It promotes social integration. B. It stimulates cultural innovation. C. Both answers are true. D. Neither answer is true.