Hunting and gathering societies had an _______ economy, living off the land and with little or no surplus
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: Subsistence
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Socialist feminists
a. dislike men. b. constitute a caucus pushing for gender equality within the American Socialist Party. c. use a theoretical framework combining a concern for gender inequality and a concern about economic factors. d. advocate wages for full-time housewives in recognition of their contribution to the economy.
The sociological contribution to understanding deviant behavior is the emphasis on
a. the individual. b. universal ideas about what is deviance. c. the context. d. obedience to authority.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Globally, child abuse is the most common form of family violence. 2. The United States has one of the lowest divorce rates in the world. 3. The increasing emphasis on the self and individualism in the United States is an important factor in divorce today. 4. Divorce has risen in part due to the changes in the laws that govern divorce.
Which of the following statements about cultural relativism is true?
a. It has not been criticized by social scientists b. Cultural relativism has come under attack because it can lead to acceptance of practices like genital cutting and wife beating c. Sociologists accept all cultures, without judgment d. Cultural relativism encourages cultural smugness