Which sociological theory asserts that creating a less powerful group protects the dominant group's advantages?
A. Conflict
B. Structural Functional
C. Symbolic Interaction
D. Intersectional
Answer: A
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A. Symbolic interactionists ignore the relationship between biological factors and sexual orientation. B. The theories are overly inclusive and can lead to muddled priorities. C. People don't have as much ability to shape their lives as interactionists claim. D. They don't explain why women around the world are more likely to be controlled and sexually exploited. E. They ignore working class, immigrant, and minority women.
Joe lives in a ______, which is situated about 5 miles outside the city of Philadelphia.
A. suburb B. megalopolis C. metropolis D. mega region
In what two ways is health measured?
A. gross assets; total worth B. net worth; total worth C. gross assets; net worth D. net assets; net worth
SAGE News Clips: Prison OvercrowdingDescription: Running at double capacity, the state of Alabama faces federal intervention if nothing is done to reduce prison overcrowding. Lawmakers, including state Senator Cam Ward, have introduced legislation that calls for nonviolent and drug offences to be reclassified as Class D felonies, which gives judges more leniency in sentencing. Watch this video to learn more about overcrowding in Alabama's prison system.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 183, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Prison overcrowding is an effect of ______, a term used to describe the rising incarceration rate in the United States.
A. mass imprisonment B. maximum incarceration C. mandatory imprisonment D. The Great Incarceration