Which theorist claimed that people rise to their proper level in society based solely on personal merit?

a. Max Weber
b. Karl Marx
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Herbert Spencer


c. Emile Durkheim

Sociology

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According to Conflict Theory, people without power

A. want to change the system to make it better. B. want to maintain the status quo. C. want to drop out of the current system entirely. D. want to decline further participation and interaction with their oppressors.

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When of the following did not happen in the Columbian Exchange?

a) Tomatoes were transferred from the New World to Europe. b) Potatoes were transferred from the New World to Europe. c) Soybeans were transferred from Europe to the New World. d) Corn was transferred from Europe to the New World.

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Erving Goffman used the term _____ to mean that social life is like a drama or a stage play

a. proscenium b. dramaturgy c. movie d. rehearsal

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Which concept is associated with accepting cultural differences?

A. amalgamation B. segregation C. multiculturalism D. assimilation

Sociology