In his structural-functional analysis, Talcott Parsons claimed that society responds to illness by by ________
a. punishing ill people.
b. withholding treatment to those who need it most.
c. using the "sick role" to relieve ill people of many daily responsibilities.
d. forcing people, sick or not, to perform important work.
Answer: c
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a. only a few b. most c. about half d. we have no way of knowing how many
The growth in global crime is traceable to decreasing concern about illicit drug use in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
How does the United States compare with other countries with respect to maternity leave?
A. The United States offers 12 weeks of paid leave, while only about a third of countries offer leave this generous. B. The United States offers 3 months of paid leave, which is the most generous maternity leave of any country in the world. C. The United States offers no paid maternity leave, which is the least generous maternity leave policy of any country in the world. D. The United States offers 6 months of paid leave, which is comparable to most other countries.
Which of the following is an example of a gender script for males?
A. be open to the needs of others B. be aware of how you look to females C. be calm and compassionate D. be the leader and show no emotion