According to the functionalist perspective, societies develop social structures (institutions) that persist because they play a part in helping society survive. These institutions include the family, education, government, religion, and the economy
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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Between 1800 and 1840 the ratio of domestic servants per family __________
A) doubled B) was cut in half C) tripled D) fell to zero
Though highly addictive, and indeed more addictive than cocaine, __________ is still not a controlled substance in the United States, and most of the general public and most political and business leaders do not label __________ use as deviant drug
use. Fill in the blanks with correct word
According to Moynihan in his article "Defining Deviancy Down," one of the significant
events during Prohibition that shocked the nation was: a. St. Valentine's Day Massacre b. the high rate of unemployment c. the beginning of World War II d. none of the above
The type of suicide involving a person who ends his or her life for others or for a greater good is known as
A. anomic suicide. B. altruistic suicide. C. chronic suicide. D. fatalistic suicide.