The term __________ refers to a hierarchical system of social organization in which cultural, political, and economic structures are controlled by women. Few, if any, societies have been organized in this way

a. oligarchy
b. patriarchy
c. matriliny
d. matriarchy


d

Sociology

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Which of the following is a standard way for the significance level of the result of a hypothesis test to be reported in a research article?

A) p < .01 B) p = .03 C) p < .05 D) all of the above are standard and can be used

Sociology

Charles Horton Cooley is responsible for developing the concept of

A. the preparatory stage. B. impression management. C. reverse socialization. D. the looking-glass self.

Sociology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Racial and ethnic differences in extended family patterns have not been documented. 2. More than 40% of children born in the United States are regularly cared for by a relative while their parents work. 3. The term extended family generally applies to kin including spouses and dependent children. 4. Powell’s (2010) research on “who counts as family” took place over 10 years.

Sociology

The appearance and disappearance of particular racial labels and categories reflect:

A. the visibility and value of certain groups in society. B. the formation of new identities through assimilation. C. the extinction of particular racial groups through intermarriage. D. the scientific discovery of new races.

Sociology