Which sociological perspective is especially interested in ascribed statuses because they often confer privileges or reflect a person's membership in a subordinate group?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. global perspective
B. conflict perspective
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Human violence as a regular part of social life first emerged with:
a. hunting and gathering b. horticulture c. agrarianism d. industrialism e. post-industrialism
During a debate about feminism, Ben states that feminist theories are too narrow and focuses solely on women's rights. However, Judith argues that feminist theories take a balanced approach toward men and women
Which of the following statements, if true, is likely to weaken Judith's argument? A) Feminists focus on a wide range of issues that range from poverty, gender discrimination, and education. B) Feminists overlook cases ofwomen in upper classeswho have more freedom than men in lower classes. C) Feminist theorists focus on how gender roles and sexist stereotypes harm men and women. D) Feminist theorists use egalitarian gender ideologies to explain gender roles.
Anita has collected a large correlation matrix in which each of several Conceptual variables have been measured more than once. She wishes to assess both the reliability of her measurements and the correlation among conceptual variables in one analysis. Which of the following statistical procedures is appropriate?
a. structural equation modeling b. chi-sqare c. multiple regression d. t-test
Until the beginning of the 19th century, the use of what substance was less offensive to Americans than was the smoking of cigarettes?
A. marijuana B. opium C. tranquilizers D. LSD