Which of the following terms refers to the family's role in raising a child, according to the functionalist perspective?

a. primary socialization
b. personality stabilization
c. instrumental role
d. affective role


Answer: a. primary socialization

Sociology

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a. true b. false

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The view that language is a source of power and social control and that it perpetuates inequalities between people and between groups because words are used to "keep people in their place" is representative of what theoretical perspective?

a. Symbolic interactionist b. Functionalist c. Postmodern d. Conflict

Sociology

Men tend to express their feelings verbally whereas women tend to express their love through nonverbal actions, such as running an errand for someone

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Lenore Weitzman discovered that women who leave marriages typically experience ______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology