The author argues that, for Americans, a paradoxical result of studying race and ethnic relations in other societies is:
a. they learn that in many ways Americans are no different from people in other parts of the world.
b. they learn that in many ways Americans are fundamentally different from people in other societies.
c. they begin to better understand their own society.
d. they begin to realize that the United States is superior to other societies.
c
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A. Rational choice theorists B. Symbolic interactionists C. Functionalists D. Conflict theorists E. Exchange theorists
Labeling theory stresses that some actions are always wrong and others are always right.
a. true b. false
Which of the following theorists thinks globalization largely entails managing the risk from a runaway world?
A. Benjamin Barber B. Anthony Giddens C. Ulrich Beck D. Zygmunt Bauman
Which of the following is a component of the male script?
A. Men should know how to please a woman. B. A man’s looks are relatively unimportant, but his status is enhanced if he is with a beautiful woman. C. Good girls do not plan in advance to have sex or initiate it. D. Women should not know too much about sex or be too experienced.