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

Sociology

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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

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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

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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

Sociology

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.

Sociology