Which of the following statements about cultural relativism is true?
a. It has not been criticized by social scientists
b. Cultural relativism has come under attack because it can lead to acceptance of practices like genital cutting and wife beating
c. Sociologists accept all cultures, without judgment
d. Cultural relativism encourages cultural smugness
Answer: b. Cultural relativism has come under attack because it can lead to acceptance of practices like genital cutting and wife beating
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_____ is criticized for assuming that greater equality leads to a more successful and productive organization.
A. Feminist theory B. Conflict theory C. Symbolic interactionism D. Functionalism E. Utilitarianism
A system in which robots are programmed by machines is an example of a. mechanization
b. science. c. automation. d. cybernation.
In comparison to nonscientific inquiry, scientific inquiry
a. takes special precaution to avoid error. b. is a semiconscious activity. c. is an activity where we are less concerned about making mistakes. d. guards against all errors. e. follows popular public trends.
Both structural functionalists and conflict theorists focus on the behavior of small groups.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)