Which term did Max Weber use to describe the chances a person has in life at gaining highly valued economic and cultural means?

A. equal opportunity
B. life chances
C. social capital
D. meritocracy


Answer: B

Sociology

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A. showing that we need to modify the natural environment so it can always support many kinds of societies B. claiming that the world will inevitably perish due to environmental problems C. demonstrating that social issues affect the natural environment D. claiming that human technology makes us the superior species in our world

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

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What will be an ideal response?

Sociology