Explain the process of differentiation and the impact it has on the family
What will be an ideal response?
Differentiation is a process whereby social institutions become more distinct and complex. Functions once part of the family's responsibility are now accomplished by other institutions.
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b. are generally unafraid during such encounters. c. try to avoid comments and propositions that are sexual in nature. d. view street encounters in the same way that men do.
Compare and contrast each of the three types of pluralism cited in the text. What is the difference between a middleman and an enclave minority group?
What will be an ideal response?
Danny is conducting a study about the effects of a new medication on depression for people already using another medication. Three groups are set up: One group is given the new medication, one group remains on the old medication, and one group has never had either medication. What acts as the dependent variable?
A. the new medication B. the old medication C. the participants D. the level of depression
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A. demonstrated the intellectual and physical skills of black athletes. B. made fun of white sports such as Major league Baseball and pro basketball. C. appealed black and Latino audiences who had internalized racial stereotypes. D. entertained white spectators by reaffirmed their racial stereotypes.