According to modernization theorists, Western countries can "shock" a country into the modernization process through things like technology transfer
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Christianity is one example of which of the following types of religions?
a. monotheism b. polytheism c. animism d. All of these responses are correct.
Significantly, __________ of U.S. consumers' total medical care costs are covered by insurance plans
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Which social institution do most sociologists claim has the greatest effect on society as a whole?
a. the family b. the economy c. the political system d. religion
Which of the following statements is true about an individual's ascribed status?
A. According to Ferdinand Tönnies, Gesellschaft places more emphasis on ascribed statuses than Gemeinschaft. B. An individual can attempt to change the traditional constraints associated with his or her ascribed status but, in most cases, can do little to change the status. C. An individual must do something to acquire an achieved status-go to school, learn a skill, establish a friendship, or invent a new product. D. Both "bank president" and "prison guard" are ascribed statuses, as are "lawyer," "pianist," "sorority member," "convict," and "social worker."