According to Robert Merton, members of revolutionary political organizations such as the Irish Republican Army would typically be classified as

A. rebels.
B. ritualists.
C. conformists.
D. innovators.


A. rebels.

Sociology

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Alice has misplaced her keys (which rarely happens), but her grandchildren are worried that something might be wrong with her, even though her granddaughter has done the same thing three times this week. The above is an example of

a. an age-based double standard. b. an age-based stereotype. c. the beginning signs of Alzheimer's disease. d. senility.

Sociology

If you were born into a traditional caste system, you would expect that, based on birth, you would be ________

a. raised to do a certain type of job. b. encouraged, but not required, to marry someone of your own social category. c. encouraged to socialize with people across other categories. d. able to move between social categories.

Sociology

Cheaper labor is more readily available outside of the United States.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

Many European American middle-class folks view the ________ as being fiscally irresponsible when, in fact, it is a cultural strength.

A. socialistic perspective B. egalitarian perspective C. collective worldview D. individualistic worldview

Sociology