The existence of social inequality indicates that it serves some beneficial purpose for society, according to what point of view?
A. functionalism
B. symbolic interactionism
C. conflict theory
D. exchange theory
Answer: A. functionalism
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A. is an advocate who works to focus attention on an issue he/she believes is important B. determines how the media portrays social problems C. invokes widely held beliefs, values, and preferences D. is solely responsible for the advocacy and promotional work of publicizing and advancing a specific interpretation of an issue
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A) autoeroticism B) anal sex C) coitus D) vaginal sex
An employee at a welfare office is so concerned with paperwork that he doesn't have time to administer to the needs of the poor, hungry, and homeless individuals who seek assistance. According to Merton's theory, this welfare worker would be a(n)
A. ritualist. B. rebel. C. innovator. D. retreatist.