According to sociologist Talcott Parsons, the "sick role" has four primary characteristics. Which of the following is NOT one of these characteristics?
a. People who get sick are responsible for their condition
b. People who assume the sick role are temporarily exempt from their normal roles and obligations.
c. People who are sick must want to get well.
d. People who are sick must seek competent help from a medical professional to hasten their recovery.
a
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The first fundamental turning point in human history was the ________ Revolution
a. Social b. Neolithic c. American d. Industrial
About what percentage of women work?
a. 30% b. 40% c. 50% d. 60% e. 90%
Results by Gelles indicate that very severe violence toward children is
A) 25 percent higher among the upper classes. B) 50 percent higher among the middle classes. C) 100 percent higher among households below the poverty level. D) found at all class levels with relatively insignificant differences between them.
Discuss the symbolic interactionists' perspectives on social stratification.
What will be an ideal response?