The abilities, education, and skill sets deemed desirable and valuable in a particular field or occupation are termed ______.

A. symbolic costs
B. social capital
C. cultural capital
D. human capital


Answer: D

Sociology

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a. role taking. b. internalization. c. groupthink. d. peer pressure.

Sociology

Adolescents typically acquire most of their identity from their families

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following would be a disadvantage of commercialized education?

a. Teaching becomes McDonaldized b. College degrees become devalued c. Students shop for education based on cost instead of other values d. Instruction becomes infused with commercialized messages

Sociology

Discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural variations and socially accepted norms. Give some examples of how people are stigmatized for behaviors they may no longer engage in.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology