If your father was a janitor, it is unlikely that you will one day be president. This statement exemplifies the concept of __________

A) social mobility
B) social ideologies
C) meritocracy
D) social reproduction


Answer: D

Sociology

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A) malingering B) acceptable illness C) excused absence D) sick role

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The power elite model suggests that power is concentrated among a discrete group of elites who control the resources of significant institutions. Which of the following is NOT a realm associated with the power elite?

A. holders of high political offices B. heads of major corporations C. high-ranking military personnel D. celebrity philanthropists

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Which of the following is true about race in Brazil?

a. Most people think of themselves as one race. b. Everyone fits neatly into a single racial category. c. Most people think of themselves as multi-racial. d. For most of its history, Brazil discouraged sexual relationships between whites and non-whites.

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Ancient Greek philosophers gave little attention to the nature of human society

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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