What is the central sociological principle of education as it relates to a nation's needs?
A) It is a reflection of the nation's culture and economy.
B) It creates a system of labeling individuals to facilitate occupation and role.
C) It is a formal system necessary for international recognition.
D) It is the basis of developing a sense of national pride.
A
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a) divorce decree. b) alimony schedule. c) child support order. d) child paternity schedule. e) dependent decree.
A characteristic of a communistic system is ______.
A. the collective ownership of the means of production B. the private ownership of the means of production C. maximization of profit D. division of social classes
Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families welfare program, there is a federal lifetime limit of ______ months of assistance, though states may put shorter limits on benefits.
A. 36 B. 48 C. 60 D. 120
Mrs. Harper, a third-grade teacher, brands certain students as achievers and other students as slackers. This, in turn, affects their school performance. Which theoretical perspective would focus on this phenomenon?
A. functionalist B. conflict C. symbolic interactionist D. critical