Which sociological perspective suggests that religion serves as an integrative power that binds people together, much like the social forces of nationalism or patriotism?
A. interactionist perspective
B. functionalist perspective
C. feminist perspective
D. conflict perspective
Answer: B
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The foremost unmet need by elderly Native Americans is assistance with:
a) housework. b) transportation. c) shopping. d) information.
Cutting jobs to raise profits is a form of:
a. violent and hegemonic masculinity. b. marginalized masculinity. c. subordinate masculinity. d. communism.
Which of the following theories states that the most powerful members of a society's major institutions form a tightly knit network of decision makers who control the mass of citizens?
a. democratic theory b. functionalist theory c. pluralist theory d. power elite theory
In Karl Marx's view, social relations during any period of history depend on who controls the
A. mass media. B. primary mode of economic production. C. legislature. D. most powerful religious organizations.