From a social-conflict point of view, jokes
a. tend to bring people together.
b. can be a way of making one category of people feel good at the expense of another.
c. are a good way of reducing conflict in society.
d. are often used to relieve tension —"lightening" a situation.
b
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Although now unavailable because of work demands, historically ______ attended to the needs of school-aged children.
a. only mothers b. parents, neighbors, friends, and relatives c. fathers and mothers d. parents and relatives
Tönnies viewed the process of modernization as a progressive loss of gemeinschaft, a state characterized by
A. a sense of common feeling and strong personal ties. B. a very complex division of labor. C. an emphasis on self-interest. D. a lack of community and interpersonal connections.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
Women in the United States are considered a minority even though they typically outnumber men.
Following a death in the Hindu culture, customs include a mourning ritual lasting _____ days.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).