A recent graduate from Harvard medical school is the first child in his economically disfranchised home to receive a college degree. His talents have allowed him to enter a prestigious medical practice where he earns a large income. This is an example of ______.

A. oligarchy
B. meritocracy
C. democracy
D. socialism


Answer: B

Sociology

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Edgar and Jayne are members of the ________ generation. A) yuppie B) baby boom C) umbrella D) sandwich

Sociology

Acts people perform toward each other and the response they give in return is called:

A) exchange B) coercion C) communication D) social interaction

Sociology

Tong membership is based on ________

a. interest b. kinship ties c. district of origin in China d. current locale

Sociology

Which of the following statements concerning media portrayal of gender roles would the feminist perspective most likely endorse?

A. Women are overrepresented in most television roles. B. Women are portrayed as overweight and dull in most television roles. C. Men are often portrayed as compliant, working-class persons. D. Women are often portrayed as being in need of rescue by males.

Sociology