A major criticism of Merton's theory is his acceptance of the U.S. success ethic
a. true
b. false
a
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Functionalists believe that society is a stable, cooperative social system that operates harmoniously
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Veevers (cited by Aulette) interviewed married couples about their decision not to have children. She found that the couples
a. perceived themselves to be happier than those with children. b. eventually regretted their decision when they got older. c. were as traditional in their marriage as those with children. d. had more passive marriages with lower levels of intensity.
. Based on your knowledge of an older friend or family member, compare and contrast disengagement and activity theories. Which best fits your perceptions and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following phenomenon do sociologists suggest is a contributing factor to people's sense of national identity?
a. the ability to watch foreign films in any country of the world b. mass production and consumption of print media written in local languages c. the decline of indigenous languages d. rising rates of urbanization