Public sociology uses sociological insights to create
a. an educated consumer
b. an increased awareness of the social sciences
c. the destruction of negative systems
d. positive social change
Answer: d. positive social change
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Karl Marx believed that stratification originated:
a. in the inherent inequalities in individual talents and abilities. b. in the fact that not all people have the intelligence and capabilities to fill important roles which are richly rewarded. c. at the point in social development when people began to develop a class consciousness. d. in the struggle to control the economic surplus that accumulated when society moved beyond a subsistence economy.
Argue for or against the functionalist perspective of education. Include in your argument your opinions on the functionalist way of solving education problems.
What will be an ideal response?
A researcher developed a questionnaire to measure sexual assault within the homeless population and used a sample of convenience to deliver the survey. What is a concern that this researcher may have?
a. Selection effects b. Causal relationship c. Correlation d. Negative correlation
________ refers to learned characteristics and behaviors associated with being male or female in a particular culture.
A. Sex B. Bisexuality C. Sexuality D. Gender