In their critique of culture, critical theorists argue _____.
a. the scientific method is not an end in itself and even ends up to oppress individuals in contemporary society
b. society and social thinking is highly irrational and even amoral
c. knowledge uncovered with science cannot be inherently objective and neutral
d. economic determinism is overly mechanistic
e. art and expression were increasingly rationalized, bureaucratized, and subject to the control of elites
e. art and expression were increasingly rationalized, bureaucratized, and subject to the control of elites
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a. performance peaks in early adulthood and then declines. b. performance increases from early adulthood to middle age. c. performance increases most between middle and old age. d. performance remains the same across adulthood.
__________ Americans die of job-related diseases each year
a. Five to ten b. Approximately 1,200 c. Around 10,000 d. About 50,000 e. At least 100,000
Choose a married family type other than the heterosexual nuclear family. Describe the family type and discuss two sociological findings about this type of family (research or concepts).
What will be an ideal response?
While the order perspective assumes that the social structure is basically right and proper because it serves the fundamental function of maintaining society, the conflict perspective raises the question of __________.
A. whether social class outweighs social integrity B. personal responsibility C. who benefits under these arrangements and who does not D. how to maintain the current rules and customs