In examining any aspect of society, which sociological perspective emphasizes the contribution that aspect makes to overall social stability?
A. conflict perspective
B. functionalist perspective
C. global perspective
D. interactionist perspective
Answer: B
You might also like to view...
Looking at the TV news about inner-city black adolescents' delinquency problems, John thinks that blacks are the cause of social problems in the US. This is an example of __________
A) overt racism B) the subtlety of racism C) institutional racism D) external prejudice
According to researchers cited by Aulette, when custody is contested in divorces
a. fathers obtain either joint or sole custody the majority of the time. b. mothers win primary custody at least 70% of the time. c. children 13 and over make the decision while children 12 and under make a recommendation to the judge. d. women judges favor women while male judges favor men.
According to Ross, there are ____________ working definitions of terrorism
a. Between 3-4 major b. 15 c. 30 d. more than 100
In American society, people are socially located in a class position on the basis of __________.
A. the family into which they are born B. grades in high school and college C. income, occupation, and education D. innate physical superiority