According to Goffman, which of the following terms refers to defending a positive self-image against possible embarrassment?
a. egotism
b. face work
c. nominalism
d. pride
B
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a. polite b. morally superior c. savage d. overzealous
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
When Jewish boys and girls are thirteen years old, they are considered to be "coming of age." The age of thirteen was chosen because it roughly coincides with physical puberty. Prior to the age of thirteen, parents are responsible for their children following Jewish law and tradition. After this age, the child is responsible. Boys celebrate a bar mitzvah and girls celebrate a bat mitzvah. This involves being called to read the Torah. In Emile Durkheim's view, what do the bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah represent?
A. a sect B. a practice C. a ritual D. a degradation ceremony
Which of the following directly contributes to old crimes being conducted in new, more efficient ways?
a. technological advances in manufacturing b. tighter border security c. increased land travel d. the newly emerging sex trade