__________ refers to the entire range of attitudes, beliefs, policies, laws, and behaviors discriminating against women (or men) on the basis of their gender.

A. Differentiation
B. Sex role activity
C. Sexism
D. Sexuality


Answer: C

Sociology

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Sociologists have discovered that members of a group ________

A) approach decision-making exactly like individuals B) have limited decision-making abilities C) have little effect on each other when making decisions D) make different decisions than would individuals deciding independently

Sociology

The steepness of hierarchy in a bureaucratic organization refers to

a. the number of functional units in the organization. b. the social distance between the lowest-ranked employee and the highest- ranked executive. c. the ratio of the number of top management to the number of first-line supervisors. d. the number of layers of supervision. e. the number of people supervised by a manager.

Sociology

Symbolic interactionists highlight all of the following EXCEPT

a. understanding quality of life among the elderly is a subjective exercise. b. negative labels such as "geezer" reflect ageism. c. definitions of old age are constantly changing. d. older people make up a large and powerful political group.

Sociology

A dominant ideology is

A. a specialized language used by members of a group or subculture. B. a set of cultural beliefs that help to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests. C. a subculture that rejects societal norms and values and seeks an alternative lifestyle. D. None of these answers is correct.

Sociology