A person who changes his or her class position through marriage, graduation, inheritance, or job promotion is experiencing

a. vertical mobility. c. caste mobility.
b. horizontal mobility. d. downward mobility.


A

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Sociological viewpoint that argues that social cohesion is promoted through shifting alliances among contending groups:

A) conflict B) interaction C) functionalist D) organic

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

The researcher in charge of data collection should not be the contact person.

Sociology

What sociological concept addresses the question, "what does it mean to know someone is or could be watching you at any time?"

a. labeling theory. b. structural strain. c. disciplinary society. d. obedience to authority.

Sociology

Erotica is sexually explicit material that is characterized by:

a. emotional and romantic involvement. b. periodic violence. c. incest and sexual abuse. d. artistic qualities.

Sociology