Who defined power as the ability to bring about an intended outcome, even when opposed by others?

A. Nancy Hartsock
B. Bertrand Russell
C. Max Weber
D. Virginia Held


Answer: C

Sociology

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Since 1973, attitudes in the U.S. have become more accepting of homosexuality because:

a. the country is more culturally diverse. b. there is more wealth in the country. c. there is evidence that the number of lesbians has increased. d. more blacks have become openly homosexual.

Sociology

According to researchers, gender appears to play an important role in the quality of relationships between elderly parents and their children. Studies support which of the following?

(a) Sons and daughters equally experience the same close and intimate relationships with their parents throughout life. (b) Sons experience closer relationships with their parents. (c) Daughters experience closer relationships with their mothers. (d) Grandchildren experience the closest relationships with their grandparents.

Sociology

A country redesigned its tax policy so that the tax rate was reduced for individuals earning larger amounts of money. For example, a household making $50,000 a year would pay 23 percent in taxes while a household making $200,000 would pay 23 percent taxes only on the first $150,000 of their income and no taxes on the income above $150,000. This is called

A. liberal taxation. B. regressive taxation. C. progressive taxation. D. conservative taxation.

Sociology

Explain the role “pairing families” and monogamy play in the subjugation of women in civilized society.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology