Max Weber urged sociologists to strive toward the goal of being value-free
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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Sociologists opposed to reinstitutionalization have made all of the following arguments AGAINST reinstitutionalization EXCEPT ________
a. that it would herald the return to the era of the "snake pit" and grim, underfunded, understaffed orphanages b. that reinstitutionalization threatens ideals of community care, patients' rights c. that mainstreaming of people with mental disabilities, or histories of neglect may be threatened d. that it amounts to warehousing of troubled and neglected members of society, which is why many mental hospitals and orphanages were shut down e. that reinstitutionalization would not alleviate the suffering of mentally ill homeless people who live on the streets
Which of the following is an example of a value conflict in the United States?
a. The United States has extended political rights to more categories of the population over time. b. Researchers and scientists receive a large amount of grant money, yet they value rationality over social interests. c. People believe in equality of opportunity yet sometimes discriminate based on race or gender. d. Society favors both practicality and efficiency.
Theodore Caplow interviewed people about their Christmas gift-giving practices and found several common rules that were extremely consistently followed. What did he propose caused people to follow them?
A) There would be harsh punishment for breaking the rules. B) The rules were clearly written down in a family guidebook. C) Gift exchange is a common language understood by all the participants. D) There would be no benefit to breaking the rules.
SAGE News Clips: Homeless in HawaiiDescription: Despite living in a situation of economic vulnerability, 40% of the homeless in Hawaii have jobs. Even with work, many are unable to afford a place to live in one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States. In this video, we city crews demolish homeless camps despite housing advocates' push for more affordable housing.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 213, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Tabatha Martin stated that she "had been told by the city police to be invisible." When it comes to social inequality, one of the most publically visible consequences is ______.
A. homelessness B. public housing structures C. abandoned buildings D. presence of neighborhood gangs