Though this chapter is about a handful of large, often multinational corporations, how many corporations exist in the US today?
a. nearly a thousand
b. nearly a million
c. more than 5 million
d. No one knows; this is proprietary knowledge and not available to the public
c. more than 5 million
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Conflict theorists believe that the law exists to maintain order and stability, which is the dominant American view
a. true b. false
Which of the following is a common criticism of symbolic interaction theory? a. It places too much emphasis on the role of power in relationships
b. It does not fully account for the psychological aspects of human life. c. It places too much importance on duty, responsibility, and other family values. d. It overemphasizes the effects of outside forces such as economic discrimination.
A major criticism of the structural functional theory of stratification is that it:
a. overlooks the fact that people are unequal in talent and ability. b. overlooks the usefulness of inequality. c. underestimates the importance of the division of labor. d. ignores that fact that job importance can be artificially maintained.
Ascribed statuses may be based on an individual's
A. race, gender, and age. B. gender, race, and social class. C. employment status, age, and race. D. age, educational achievements, and gender.