Functionalists argue that religion serves the function of social control and support for the government. Religion helps maintain social control by conferring __________ on the norms and laws of a society
a. rational legal authority b. civil attention
c. authority d. supernatural legitimacy
d
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A newspaper ad, following Hurricane Katrina, advertised housing assistance for any "white family." This an example of ______ type of racism.
A. overt B. informal C. colorblind D. none of these
Which of the following statements about charismatic leaders is NOT generally true?
a. Their followers see them as having extraordinary powers. b. They are usually succeeded by other charismatic leaders. c. They must find a way of motivating their followers after they have died. d. They tend to arise in times of social unrest.
Neo-Nazis and the Klu Klux Klan are examples of ______.
A. xenophobic groups B. hate groups C. racial groups D. hegemonic groups
A stereotype is a generalization about an entire category of people.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)