Social structure is divided into primary and secondary sectors. Primary sector refers to ______.
A. networks of social relationships, groups, organizations, stratification systems, communities, and families
B. organizing the work of the society
C. interpersonal relationships that are intimate and personal such as families and friendship groups
D. large organizations including factories, schools, and bureaucracies
Answer: C
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A) wealthier parents were more involved than poorer parents in their children's lives. B) Wealthier parents did not have as much time as poorer parents to be involved in their children's lives. C) Third graders from poorer families were involved with many structured activities D) Third graders from wealthier families were better at figuring out what to do with themselves without formal structure
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
According to Durkheim, which of the following describes a social fact? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. is external to individuals b. is best studied empirically c. coerces individuals d. changes because of other social facts, not individual actions
Why do unmarried couples who expect to have, or already do have, a child outside of marriage not marry as frequently as these individuals who belonged to older cohorts?
a. social norms have changed regarding out-of-wedlock childbearing b. social norms have not changed regarding marriage c. out-of-wedlock childbearing simply doesn't occur as much as it used to d. more educated women are most likely to find themselves having a child outside of marriage and they are also most likely to be economically independent