Which sociological perspective would suggest that social change has influenced the family, in that many traditional family activities, such as education, have been assumed by other social institutions?

A. Anomie perspective
B. Interactionist perspective
C. Functionalist perspective
D. Conflict perspective


Answer: C

Sociology

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Cretia Mae has lived in a rural area for her entire life. She says that she loves the country life because she has neighbors who care about her and on whom she can depend. This suggests that Cretia Mae appreciates __________

A) laterization B) alienation C) community D) windrows

Sociology

Sociologists who argue that singles weigh the costs against the benefits of marrying are utilizing the __________ perspective

a. exchange b. structure functional c. conflict d. family ecology

Sociology

Which feature has NOT been a characteristic of the development of sociology in the United States?

a. concern for social problems b. a reforming approach c. a radical approach d. emphasis on the scientific method

Sociology

Sociologists view older people as a homogenous group.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology