The varying sex ratios (number of males to females) of cattle herds in different parts of India tell Harris that __________________________________________
a. Indian farms differ in their efficiencies
b. Christian and Muslim Indians eat cows, but save bulls for field work
c. Indians cull their herds to accommodate varying ecological needs, obviously at the expense of violating religious restrictions
d. veterinary practices are variable
e. none of the above
c
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As a neurologist, Jamala has a high income, a number of important connections in the community, and is highly respected. With her income she has been able to travel to many countries and, because of her travels, is well versed in the best wines around the world. Jamala’s elevated standing in the community due to her profession is an example of which of these?
A. social capital B. economic capital C. cultural capital D. symbolic capital
According to the ________, when changes occur in one part of a society, there must be adjustments in other parts.
A. equilibrium model B. conflict model C. progressive model D. social evolution model
Which of the following illustrates institutional discrimination?
A. A mental institution in New York will not allow residents of Connecticut to receive services in the facility. B. Your neighbor blames "the Jews" for the financial crisis. C. A prejudiced personnel officer secretly refuses to hire women. D. To save money, a city fires all employees hired during the past three years, the same period as an aggressive minority-hiring program. As a result, the majority of those fired are members of various minority groups.
_____ believe that the more stratified a society, the less likely that society will be to benefit from the talents of all its citizens
a. Functionalists b. Conflict theorists c. Symbolic interactionists d. Feminists