______ describes hierarchical differences not only in economic positions but also in other important areas, such as status, or social honor, and power.

A. Social hierarchy
B. Social class
C. Caste
D. Social stratification


Answer: D

Sociology

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The functions of the modern family are less important than they used to be because:

a. Families are larger. b. More parents homeschool their children. c. Industrialization has increased. d. Education remains a family responsibility.

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What is the best explanation for why cultural universals exist?

a. biological similarity shared by all humans b. cultures are basically the same everywhere c. human societies share the same spiritual beliefs d. the unique problems faced by each individual culture e. cultural similarities among the world's peoples

Sociology

Discuss the characteristics of the pluralist model of power

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Do the characteristics of a school matter in this debate? Should one differentiate between private and public schools? Should students at colleges and universities be treated differently than students in elementary, junior high school, and high school when it comes to cyberbullying?

What will be an ideal response?

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