The conflict perspective holds that social institutions
A. maintain the privileges of the powerful individuals and groups within a society.
B. provide and maintain a sense of basic fairness.
C. train personnel equitably.
D. preserve order and equality.
Answer: A
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a. anger. b. resentment. c. organization. d. absolute deprivation.
Which of the following is NOT an accurate description of charter schools?
A. They are public schools, but they are run by independent organizations. B. They are public but are exempt from some rules that govern public schools. C. They are essentially private schools because of who runs them. D. They have expanded dramatically since the 1990s.
Which of the advantages below applies to magazines compared to newspapers?
a. More loyal audience b. Directly target audience c. Greater circulation and reach d. Longer shelf life
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A. Ascribed status is based on systemic inequality, achieved status is not. B. Ascribed status is based on income while achieved status is based on power. C. Achieved status is movable while ascribed status is fixed. D. Achieved status is based on parent status, ascribed status is not.