According to Tönnies, gemeinschaft is characterized by

a. a sense of fellow feeling and strong personal ties.
b. a very complex division of labor.
c. an emphasis on self interest.
d. a lack of community and interpersonal connections.


Answer: a. a sense of fellow feeling and strong personal ties.

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a. True b. False

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How will the recognition of same-sex marriage affect Social Security? a. It will expand resources because more people will be paying into the fund

b. It will have no effect. c. It will result in a small increase in the number of recipients. d. It will likely bankrupt the system.

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What is the name of the marital form in which a person can have several spouses in his or her lifetime but can have only one spouse at a time?

A. serial monogamy B. serial polygamy C. serial polygyny D. serial polyandry

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Explain how gender plays a role in the experiences of Asian Americans.

What will be an ideal response?

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