The term, ______________, coined by sociologist William Ogburn to describe a situation in which nonmaterial culture changes slower than material culture.
a. cultural response
b. cultural lag
c. cultural imperatives
d. cultural adaptation
Answer: b. cultural lag
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a. Rise then fall in birth rate b. Fall then rise in birth rate c. Fall in birth rate d. Rise in birth rate
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A) race B) ethclass C) dominant class D) persecuted minority group
Many agree that all minority groups have made grave strides over the last two generations in the United States. When comparing minority groups to non-Hispanic Whites, the gap between them has
A) significantly decreased B) remained the same C) increased and continues to do so on a daily basis D) become obsolete
Which of the following statements best explains how companies test DNA samples to determine an individual’s genealogy?
A) They use statistical algorithms to approximate how an individual’s gene variants match with averages in a sample of gene variants in socially constructed racial and ethnic categories. B) They match an individual’s DNA with characteristics that are empirically proven to be inherent to various racial and ethnic groups. C) They use a combination of gene variant data and self-reported family history to match individuals with their genealogical history. D) They analyze DNA samples, along with a set of survey responses from individuals, to assess how assimilated they are to the culture in the country where they currently live and this enables them to draw conclusions about the past.