The scapegoating theory is based on the principle that ________
a. exploitation of the lower class is an integral part of capitalism
b. peer and social influences encourage tolerance or intolerance
c. adherence to conventional values, uncritical acceptance of authority, and concern with power and toughness are essential in society
d. people use some expressions of prejudice so they can refuse to accept responsibility for their actions
d
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Within Protestant churches, which of the following characterizes the Moderates?
a. Disciples of Christ, Methodists, and Presbyterians b. American Lutherans and American Baptists c. United Church of Christ and Episcopalians d. Missouri Synod Lutherans, Southern Baptists, and Assembly of God
Utilizing sociologist Dennis Gilbert's model of the United States class structure, locate where your parents exist on the ladder and discuss
What will be an ideal response?
The net migration rate isthe
a. number of people who want to leave minus the number of people who actually do leave. b. tip of the population pyramid. c. difference between the number of immigrants and emigrants per 1,000 population. d. measure of fecundity.
A problem with power elite theory according to your text is ______.
A. it does not explain how the elites come to power B. it assumes that elites share a common worldview C. it does not explain how people come to elect certain types of elite to office D. it is unclear and vague in its explanation