The term __________ refers to rumors about the personal lives of individuals.

a. hype
b. gossip
c. fad
d. hype


Ans: b. gossip

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

1.  The system of private schools that existed before the American Revolution was a basis for promoting the "Americanization" of immigrants in the 19th and 20th centuries.  2.  The post-Revolutionary establishment of a constitutional democracy in America eliminated the discriminatory treatment of ethnic populations.  3.  The economic development and exploitation of land and natural resources in America increased the prosperity of England.  4.  The dominant systems of symbols in America—language, values, and laws—trace their roots to the early German settlers.  5.  The number and variety of languages brought to America by European immigrants transformed society into a bilingual environment. 

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Which of the following represents the percentage of immigrants who return to their native land?

A) 75% B) 33% C) 66% D) 30%

Sociology

The ______ perspective calls attention to unequal power within the family

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Sociology

Which of the following would be an example of commodification?

A. a man buying a birthday present for his daughter B. former religious holidays becoming shopping occasions C. a television show refusing to run a commercial D. a company thinking of a new product to sell online

Sociology