A term describing Auguste Comte's belief that the world can best be understood through scientific inquiry.

What will be an ideal response?


positivism

Sociology

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Sets of behaviors that are expected of a person who occupies a status are called?

A) Stages B) Sanctions C) Roles D) Acts

Sociology

Hip-hop music and the DJ scene first emerged ________

a. on college campuses in the 1980s. b. in the South Bronx during the 1970s. c. among rich people in the 1990s as part of elite culture. d. in the South as part of that region's tradition culture.

Sociology

During the era of early sociology in the United States, racism and sexism were considered norms. Which of the following sociologists is a victim of historical racism and/or sexism?

a. Harriet Martineau b. Karl Marx c. Max Weber d. Emile Durkheim

Sociology

Which is not one of the pathways from poverty to adverse child outcomes described in your text?

A. Inadequate health and nutrition B. Lower-quality home environment C. Fewer resources for learning D. Difficult social capital

Sociology