Weber theorized that value-free sociology could not exist since values would always influence what sociologists considered worthy of study. Because they could not be completely value free, Weber believed that sociologists should
A. not worry about whether or not their research is biased.
B. use their research to promote particular political perspectives.
C. acknowledge the influence of values and try to be as objective as possible.
D. avoid research and stick to theoretical writing.
Answer: C
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a. self-fulfilling prophecy. b. tracking system. c. hidden curriculum. d. manifest functions.
The myth that family violence is essentially a problem of the lower classes may contain a grain of truth because
(a) more family violence is reported among the lower classes. (b) professionals such as lawyers, doctors, etc. do not engage in family violence and abuse. (c) researchers do not disclose family violence statistics from studies of middle and upper classes. (d) lower classes have lower morals.
Post-Fordism is associated with more specialized products made possible by advances in technology.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
People at the top of the social hierarchy sometimes jet to remote destinations and stay just long enough to have dinner or view a sunset over some historic locale. According to Thorstein Veblen, this is an example of ________.
A. conspicuous leisure B. inconspicuous frivolity C. consumption flow D. conspicuous consumption