Which one of the following statements represents a criticism of the functionalist perspective?
a. It is too liberal.
b. It focuses on the "small stuff.".
c. It leaves us wondering about a part's overall effect.
d. It focuses on the disadvantaged in society.
C
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a. generalize, but to recognize the existence of exceptions to the generalization. b. generalize without recognizing the existence of exceptions to the generalization. c. treat each person within the category as an individual without attempting to generalize. d. reject the whole notion that generalization is possible.
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A) denomination B) sect C) ecclesia D) church
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A. 200 B. 100 C. 50 D. 20
Anti-immigrant backlash most often results from immigrants __________
A) competing for relative advantage with other minorities and poor Whites B) being more likely than the rest of the population to own businesses C) being widely dispersed across the population D) generally having better paying jobs than other people.