Sociologist Robert K. Merton stated that in order for social institutions and other social units to be considered functional, their functions must be intended and recognized by all participants
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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In 1987, Congress passed legislation that
a. set ages of mandatory retirement for everyone. b. allowed each state to decide if mandatory retirement should exist. c. required employers to phase out mandatory retirement policies. d. made mandatory retirement policies optional for companies.
In 1940, only 10 percent of children in the United States lived in a home in which the mother worked outside the home
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The term used to describe two or more nuclear families who share a common spouse is:
a. extended family. b. tribal family. c. composite family. d. consensual family.
White coats and stethoscopes are examples of ______, which often help to increase patient trust in doctors.
A. symbolic structures B. ritual objects C. legitimated instruments D. congruent tools