Which term refers to a belief in equality of opportunity for the self-fulfillment of all, equality rather than hierarchy in decision making, and equality in sharing the benefits of society?

a. Laissez-faire
b. Socialism
c. Totalitarian
d. Egalitarianism


Answer: d. Egalitarianism

Sociology

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a. men and women are similar (within a few percentage points) in their use of various types of violence against spouses. b. men are three times as likely to use various types of violence than women. c. women are three times as likely to use various types of violence than men. d. women are three times as likely to use less dangerous types of violence and men are three times as likely to use more dangerous types of violence.

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According to adherents of the Black Power movement, which of the following methods is best for empowering black Americans?

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Sociology

Which of the following concepts refers to the systematic killing of one category of people by another?

A. infanticide B. genocide C. patricide D. homicide

Sociology