A dominant ideology is
A. a specialized language used by members of a group or subculture.
B. a set of cultural beliefs that help to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests.
C. a subculture that rejects societal norms and values and seeks an alternative lifestyle.
D. None of these answers is correct.
Answer: B
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A. Religious couples are more likely to employ effective communication and conflict resolution. B. Religiosity is associated with lower levels of premarital sexual activity. C. Evangelical wives spend no more time per week performing housework than their non-evangelical counterparts. D. Frequent parent-child discussions about religion often contribute positively to a child's development.
People and groups that influence our orientation to life – our self-concept, emotions, attitudes, and behaviors – are called ________
A) total institutions B) generalized others C) agents of socialization D) out-groups
Rates of population growth and exhaustion of environmental resources are:
a. about equal in all nations of the world b. highest in the poorest nations c. highest in the richest nations d. lowest in the poorest nations
Disputes over the state of American society, including the presumed decline of the family, are often known as the ______.
A. cohabitation crisis B. marriage movement C. culture wars D. marriage dearth