By focusing on the competition for resources such as jobs, _____ theory offers an explanation of why both youth and the elderly are assigned lower status in society and are most likely to be poor
a. functionalist
b. conflict
c. symbolic interaction
d. disengagement
b
Sociology
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Intensive horticultural societies generally have economies based on
a. reciprocity b. surplus expropriation c. pure redistribution d. partial redistribution
Sociology
An ethnophaulism is a derogatory word or expression used to describe a racial or ethnic group
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Sociology
How are oppressive systems enforced by visible physical markers?
What will be an ideal response?
Sociology
Debate over the extent to which high-profile suicides should be covered by the media acknowledge the role of ______ in the risk of suicide.
A. emergent norms B. mechanical solidarity C. contagion D. social control
Sociology