Which of the following concepts refers to a socially constructed category of people who share biologically transmitted traits that a society defines as important?

a. ethnicity
b. nationality
c. race
d. subculture


(Answer: c)

Sociology

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Evidence suggests that families today are less willing than those of the past to care for their elderly family members

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Why is it important to select random samples when performing quantitative research?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

The concept of private troubles versus public issues originated in the field of economics.

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

Sociology

If statistical analysis demonstrated that suicide rates had increased in a country, one might analyze this using Durkheim’s theories by examining __________

A) social factors that cause increasing social equality, which Durkheim believed caused discontent B) social forces that are known to cause increases in mental illness such as schizophrenia C) social changes influencing social norms and levels of social integration D) changes in the nature of class conflict, which Durkheim believed was a major source of social strain

Sociology