In the United States, people stand farther away from one another when they are talking than two people would in a Middle Eastern nation. This pattern reveals differences in meaning attached to ________

a. personal hygiene.
b. personal space.
c. facial gestures.
d. the rights of women compared to men.


Answer: b

Sociology

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a. scapegoating b. normative c. exploitation d. authoritarian

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Asian and Latino workers were brought into the U.S. by war, labor recruitment, and immigration faced little racial hostility and discrimination in areas such as business, employment, and housing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Many people involved in political campaigns will canvas door-to-door in order to get more people to vote for their candidate or issue. This is an example of ______.

A. resource mobilization B. conscious constituents C. a bureaucratic organization D. grassroots organizing

Sociology

Land mines kill or maim at least one person every hour.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology