Which of the following is a reason why time and space distanciation is important to modernity? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. It makes the growth and expansions of rational organizations possible.
b. It allows the present to be molded from the past.
c. It makes disembedding possible.
d. It reduces disflexivity.
a. It makes the growth and expansions of rational organizations possible.
b. It allows the present to be molded from the past.
c. It makes disembedding possible.
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a. monkeys isolated for six months were highly fearful when they were returned to others of their kind. b. isolated monkeys able to cuddle artificial mothers developed normally. c. even several days of social isolation permanently damaged infant monkeys. d. prolonged isolation had little effect on infant monkeys.
The privileged professional class includes those who are teachers, social workers, nurses, and university professors at nonelite schools
a. True b. False
According to Perry, when Herbert Blumer referred to prejudice, he meant
a. negative feelings and discriminating behaviors resulting from a perceived threat to the sense of group position. b. discrimination against African-Americans. c. that white privilege is so powerful in American society that all other groups were denigrated and powerless. d. individual and irrational hostilities people may have for those of adifferent race.
According to sociologist William F. Ogburn, which of the following is an example of nonmaterial culture?
A. houses B. food items C. factories D. philosophies