Michael K. believes that the basic nature of all societies is to maintain a balance among the various parts of society. Every time a change does occur, mechanisms evolve that restore balance and allow things to operate smoothly. This view is an example of:
a. conflict theories of social change
b. cyclical theories of social change
c. evolutionary models of social change
d. functionalist theories of social change
D
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The chapter-opening story of Rosa Yniguez, who came from Mexico to live and raise her three children in California, makes the point that ________
a. family patterns often change among immigrants to this country. b. Hispanic women avoid forming families. c. today's Latinas are having more and more children. d. All of these responses are correct.
According to this article, for gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens, new forms of online communication may have what effect?
a. It allows others who are not of their sexual orientation to harass or bully them more often, creating embarrassing situations. b. It provides them with a link to the outside world so that they can educate other teens about their sexual orientation without the embarrassment of doing it face-to-face. c. It may provide these teens a safe haven for sexual exploration without the prejudice and harassment of their peers and adults. d. It "outs" them to other, such as their parents, relatives, and family friends and intrudes on their privacy.
In which country would you be most likely to find a maquiladora?
a. South Korea b. Taiwan c. Argentina d. Croatia e. Mexico
The economy increasingly requires workers to have computer skills and know multiple languages because of increased technology in the workplace and the globalization of the economy. The education system, however, does not adapt but instead continues to prioritize the classics, does not integrate foreign language into its curriculum, and does not offer computer literacy courses. The education system is challenging what functional concept?
A. achieved status B. social integration C. social structure D. equilibrium