When people perceive an interaction as being one-way, according to exchange theory they are likely to:
a. conclude that they are getting the best of the deal
b. do nothing, since calculation of benefits and/or losses is not a part of social relationships
c. feel that they are being exploited
d. remain in the relationship because of the advantage they seem to enjoy
C
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a. conflict perspective b. functionalist perspective c. macro-sociological perspective d. labeling perspective
Which sociologist(s) argued that capitalism requires a skilled, disciplined labor force, and that the educational system of the United States is structured with that objective in mind?
A. Émile Durkheim B. Talcott Parsons C. Max Weber D. Samuel Bowles and Harold Gintis
______ largely supported the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act.
A. White owners of large companies B. Agricultural workers C. White workers of large companies D. White owners of small businesses
Based on our readings by Lum what BEST describes the following statement: “ Don’t rely on big business and world economies to eradicate poverty. Rather give poor people ___________________________________and _______________________________to start small businesses
a. a gun and a rake, lots of money b. equipment, guidance c. income generating tools and strategies, technical assistance d. financial support, motivation