According to the text, since the 1940s, the United States has become increasingly characterized as _____, with social interaction less intimate and less emotional, although certain primary groups, such as the family and the friendship group, still permit strong emotional ties.

A. gemeinschaft
B. gesellschaft
C. modified gemeinschaft
D. post-gesellschaft


Answer: B

Sociology

You might also like to view...

Weber agreed with Marx that a socialist revolution would result in complete social equality

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Current trends indicate that the middle class is ________ and the gap between the haves and have-nots is ________

a. enlarging, shrinking b. unchanged, shrinking c. enlarging, unchanged d. shrinking, increasing

Sociology

Voting technologies vary by electoral district and have a clear impact on the accuracy of the counts, as well as on any recounts

a. true b. false

Sociology

The women's movement has helped to bring increased equity between females and males

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology