Established scientists control research by acting as __________; they edit and review articles, decide who receives research grants, and ensure that scientific research conforms to what they think is worthy

Fill in the blank with correct word


gatekeepers

Sociology

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Which of the following statements is true regarding women's work experiences? a. Women are more likely than men to be employed in vulnerable employment

b. Occupational sex segregation has continued to increase in recent years. c. Most women's jobs are more highly valued than men's jobs. d. Females are less likely to be unemployed than males.

Sociology

Crack and powder cocaine have the same physiological and psychotropic effects but are handled very differently for sentencing purposes. On average, prison sentences for crack offenses are three to six times longer than those for offenses involving equal amounts of powder. Most defendants convicted of crack offenses in federal court are black, whereas most convicted of powder cocaine offense are

white. This situation is an example of a. covert discrimination. b. corporate discrimination. c. normative discrimination. d. institutionalized discrimination.

Sociology

The rise of feudalism is associated with the:

a. agrarian revolution b. Copernican revolution c. industrial revolution d. spread of Christianity

Sociology

The term __________ refers to groups that are socially subordinated and remain culturally distinct within U.S. society.

A. racial-ethnic group B. racialist groups C. ethnicities D. common heritage societies

Sociology