__________ A cultural pattern that permits a person to have more than one spouse, but not at the same time

What will be an ideal response?


serial monogamy

Sociology

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From a functionalist point of view, the ability to attract the most capable people is weakened when

a. qualifications are emphasized. b. some categories of people are deemed ineligible to apply. c. capable people are overlooked. d. functionally important positions are filled with only the best and brightest.

Sociology

Which statement is true about fertility in Japan?

A) The one child family is the preferred (ideal) family size. B) The fertility rate has increased sharply since 1980. C) Almost universal contraceptive use has led to a low fertility rate. D) Delayed marriage and nonmarriage are the key reasons for reduced fertility rates.

Sociology

While white male nurses were frequently mistaken for ______, black male nurses were frequently mistaken for ______.

a. patients; family members b. family members; patients c. doctors; janitors d. janitors; doctors

Sociology

Bereaved persons are sanctioned by others when they do not conform to the bereavement role as prescribed by American cultural expectations

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology