When we now study society we must study both the “real” and “virtual” worlds we inhabit. Is there a clear distinction between these worlds? – or are they becoming one and the same? Explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. This digital revolution has changed how we interact with one another, in some ways strengthening our bonds (i.e. cell phones, smart devices, applications) while in others masking our “real” selves and adding layers of abstraction to our interactions (from chat rooms and instant messaging to inboxing and twitter feeds, friending and unfriending, following and blocking etc.). Labels are given to the different type of relationship and these relationships and labels may have changed over time.
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A) corporate dumping B) relative poverty C) shared monopoly D) absolute poverty
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A) labeling B) conflict C) functionalism D) socio-biological
Mead’s stages, in their correct order, are
A. imitation, game, play. B. preoperational, play, concrete operational. C. sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational. D. imitation, play, game.
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a. emotional support, warmth, and commitment b. opportunities for participation in community life c. individual self-esteem and problem solving skills d. length of marriage and marital status of parents' parents e. public policy that supports the family