Which term refers to one's opportunities, depending on both achieved and ascribed statuses in society?

A. Social mobility
B. Social capital
C. Life expectancy
D. Life chances


Answer: D

Sociology

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According to C. Wright Mills, three subsectors of U.S. society--the corporate rich, the executive branch of government, and the legislature--regularly interact to form the power elite

a. true b. false

Sociology

The first feminist activism to emerge was ______________, also called the ______________________. This activism originated in the New Left politics that protested the Vietnam War and fought for civil rights. Treated by subordinates in the New Left movement, many women withdrew and formed their own organizations.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

In sociological terms, which of the following is a minority group in the United States?

A. women B. Protestants C. Catholics D. whites

Sociology

What is institutional discrimination? Provide at least three examples of institutional discrimination, explain how it works and in what ways are people affected by it.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology