Which historical figure believed that religion reflects the social stratification of society and that it maintains inequality and perpetuates the status quo?

a. Durkheim
b. Weber
c. Marx
d. Kotter


c. Marx

@ Marx believed that religion reflects the social stratification of society and that it maintains inequality and perpetuates the status quo.

Sociology

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a. was a long-term goal. b. had largely taken over the rest of their lives. c. was a great way to make a lot of money. d. appealed to their need to do good works.

Sociology

Which of the following is the LEAST common form of marriage in the world?

A. polygamy B. polyandry C. polygyny D. monogamy

Sociology

In 2016, Volkswagen executives were charged with running a decade-long scheme to rig diesel engines to satisfy emission standards when they were actually emitting more pollutants than allowed. This is an example of what kind of crime?

a. property crime b. white-collar crime c. corporate crime d. public order crime

Sociology

What is one of the problems related to local control of public schools identified in the chapter?

A. Schools are funded with state taxes, so local control means some taxpayers have no say in how their money is spent. B. Schools are funded with federal taxes, so local control means some taxpayers have no say in how their money is spent. C. Schools are funded with local taxes, so wealthier areas have better schools than poorer ones. D. Schools are funded with local taxes, so poorer areas have better schools than they deserve.

Sociology