Which of the following sociologists examined religion as a source of solidarity with a group or society?
A. Max Weber
B. Émile Durkheim
C. Karl Marx
D. W. E. B. Du Bois
Ans: B
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a. is an integral part of a healthy society b. gives non-deviants a sense of solidarity c. reasserts the importance of the rules when they are violated d. All of the above
According to Dahl, a democracy disperses power so no group has complete control
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Erving Goffman classifies prostitutes, gypsies, jazz musicians, and carnival workers as social deviants because they:
a. are different from most other people in society b. have failed to use available, approved opportunities for advancement c. have violated laws d. don't have stable lives
The chapter asserts that the primacy of profits in capitalism means that employers make investment decisions without regard for their employees. Which of the following does NOT represent that situation?
A. Employers purchase machines to replace workers on an assembly line. B. Employers require workers to participate in on-the-job training. C. Owners close a factory in the United States and move their operations overseas to a low-wage country. D. Employers eliminate traditional pension plans in favor of employee-funded 401K retirement plans.