A ________ is a new religion with practices and teachings at odds with and often in rejection of the dominant culture and religious doctrines

a. church
b. sect
c. cult
d. denomination


c

Sociology

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The top 20 percent of the U.S. income earners receive approximately __________ of the total income

a. 20 percent b. 35 percent c. 50 percent d. 75 percent

Sociology

Conflict theory views women's exploitation independently from capitalism

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

In most states, selling marijuana is illegal, even though an apparent demand exists, and the potential for revenue if sales were legalized is not insignificant. This is an example of the fact that economies

A. must be legal. B. are sometimes irrational. C. do not depend on demand. D. reflect cultural values.

Sociology

Which of the following perspectives argues that inequality is necessary for societies like the United States?

a. Functionalist b. Equality of opportunity c. Interactionist d. Capitalism

Sociology