Which sociologist has likened the position of medicine to that of state religions of yesterday, in that it has an officially approved monopoly of the right to define health and illness and to treat illness?
A. Émile Durkheim
B. Eliot Freidson
C. Karl Marx
D. Talcott Parsons
B. Eliot Freidson
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In 2010, what percentage of reported murders in the United States resulted in arrests?
a. 3 percent b. 23 percent c. 43 percent d. 63 percent
According to the global research conducted in 20 countries, which of the following features is true of the strengths of the community in which people live?
A. an effective educational delivery system B. a rich cultural history C. an understanding of the global society D. a sense of spiritual well-being and shared values
Which of the following statements about teenage mothers is true?
A. The teen birth rate has declined for whites and blacks but has increased among Asians and Hispanics. B. Teen mothers are considerably poorer than other teens and are more likely to receive welfare, but they are equally likely to finish high school because of special programs for them. C. Teen childbearing costs taxpayers at least $11 billion each year for health care, child welfare, and lost revenue. D. The teen birthrate has declined for all groups except Hispanics.
A strong union movement would almost certainly not support the government implementing progressive social policies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.