Most Americans seem willing to support affirmative action based on __________

A) economic class
B) race
C) gender
D) religion


Answer: A

Sociology

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A 2009 poll found that ________ of Americans surveyed believed abortion should be illegal in all cases

A) 16% B) 22% C) 38% D) 47%

Sociology

In what respects is the husband's role within the household minimized in a female-centered kinship system?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Laws can function to reproduce inequality by __________

A) making sure the rich are punished adequately for their crimes B) letting the poor get away with crimes out of sympathy C) unfairly burdening the rich with fines and sentences D) protecting the interests of the rich and oppressing the poor

Sociology

Which technique of neutralization is described in the following scenario? Sharon’s manager at work frequently asks her to stay late to finish projects but is very inflexible about letting her take vacation time. Her manager is frequently rude to her and sets unreasonable deadlines for finishing projects. As a result, Sharon doesn’t feel guilty about making personal photocopies at work and doing her home banking and e-mail on her work computer.

A. denial of responsibility B. appeal to higher loyalties C. condemnation of the condemners D. denial of injury

Sociology