Erving Goffman coined the term ___________ for the strategies we use to rescue our performance when we experience a potentially or actually embarrassing situation

a. studied nonobservance
b. front and back stage behavior
c. face-saving behavior
d. social reconstruction


c

Sociology

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The Mexican immigration fell below 4,000 in 1931, a first since 1907

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Sociology

One of the fastest growing segments of the U.S. population is made up of _____. This cohort is expected to almost double in size by 2050

a. teenagers b. those between ages 25-35 c. those between ages 45-55 d. those age 85 and over

Sociology

The American health care system is not organized around preventing illness

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Marx influenced the conflict theory on religion, claiming that religion performs like a(n) ______________, which distorts and hides underlying realities of capitalist society.

a. theodicy b. market c. ideology d. bureaucracy

Sociology