Which of the following is a criticism of James Coleman’s theory? Select all, but only those that apply.

a. There is too much focus on the macro level.
b. There is no specification of causal mechanisms.
c. The psychological reductionism is incomplete.
d. The over-generality misdirects attention towards fruitless avenues of analysis.


b. There is no specification of causal mechanisms.
c. The psychological reductionism is incomplete.
d. The over-generality misdirects attention towards fruitless avenues of analysis.

Sociology

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a. they find marriage oppressive. b. marriage is symbolic of white middle-class society. c. they would like to be free to be involved with other men if the opportunity arises. d. there are not enough economically-attractive African American men to meet the demand.

Sociology

Undesirable characteristics that are used by others to discredit a person or deny them full social acceptance are known as ____

a. handicaps b. brands c. blots d. stereotypes e. stigmas

Sociology

______ consumers never fully embraced the idea of a consumer society.

A. American (U.S.) B. German C. Japanese D. French

Sociology