Which of the following are total institutions?

a. ?public elementary schools
b. ?police departments
c. ?prisons
d. ?colleges
e. ?churches


ANSWER:
c

Sociology

You might also like to view...

The two factors of social health that have proven to be particularly important are the presence of strong social bonds and ________.

A. an adequate number of social interactions B. the presence of key social supports C. The ability to express yourself D. Different levels of social ties

Sociology

Studies on housing segregation and income inequality show that

a. About three-quarters of racial segregation can be accounted for by income differences b. Blacks live in central cities because they cannot afford to live in the suburbs c. Housing segregation, not income, has largely restricted blacks to living in the central cities d. Most blacks prefer the central cities even when they can afford to live in the suburbs

Sociology

Authority refers to power that is prescribed and legitimate within a social/cultural setting

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Sarah was involved in the first wave of feminism. She was thrilled when women got the vote, which is the goal she had sought. Sarah was part of the __________.

a. radical branch of the first wave b. conservative branch of the first wave c. losing branch of the women’s movement d. the focused branch, as it is known, of the women’s movement

Sociology