Though the idea may seem foreign to us in the present-day United States, what societal conditions of the late 1600s and the 1700s may have led to parents not lamenting the death of an infant?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer will vary

Sociology

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Apartheid in South Africa lasted from _____ to ______

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

Sigmund Freud's theory of personality – involving the three elements of id, ego, and superego – has been criticized as being unscientific

Why are Freud's three elements of personality less scientific than sociological factors such as income, education, occupation, and roles? What will be an ideal response

Sociology

Describing women’s new work and family commitments, Arlie Hochschild coined the term:

a. glass ceiling b. second shift c. mommy track d. stay-at-home mom

Sociology

How do college admissions favor the wealthy, well educated, and well connected when making admissions decisions?

a. through measurable accomplishment only available to the wealthy b.through compliance with the No Child Left Behind Act c.through acceptance of alumni donations d.through mandated personal contact with applicants’ family members

Sociology