Which of the following best summarizes Emile Durkheim's view of the social world?
A. Religion is the basis of social bonds.
B. Society works because there is a collective understanding of behaviors.
C. Society is shaped by the competing interests of workers and capitalists.
D. Societies' shared values and goals allow for cultural growth.
Answer: B
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A. cultural relativism B. Americanization C. ethnocentrism D. nationalism
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a. .6 b. 1.1 c. 1.6 d. 2.3
Discuss the concept of privilege.
What will be an ideal response?
A totem is:
a. the spirit of an ancient ancestor. b. an abstract representation of a god or gods. c. a special object that supposedly can be traced to the gods. d. an ordinary object that has become a sacred symbol. e. an object not understood by most of the community of believers.