Which term descibes a collective attempt to promote or resist change?

a. Protest movement
b. Social movement
c. Determinism
d. Goal displacement


Answer: b. Social movement

Sociology

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Tony Pascalucci often wears a shirt that says, "Kiss me, I'm Italian." He flies the Italian flag at his U.S. home, greets people by saying, "Buongiorno," and is known for making the best lasagna in the valley

In view of this, which phrase best describes Tony's behavior? A) Tony is exercising the concept of ethnic work. B) Tony is experiencing a racial identity crisis. C) Tony is experiencing role diffusion. D) Tony is confused over what his master status is.

Sociology

A spot of rouge is placed on a child's nose after which the child looks in a mirror and does not seem to notice. From a sociological perspective, this is evidence that the child has

a. developed a sense of self. b. yet to enter the preparatory stage. c. entered the game stage. d. no self in a sociological sense.

Sociology

Those who cannot afford a burial and have no one to pay for it are among the

a. downwardly mobile. b. semiperipheral class. c. negatively privileged property class. d. positively privileged property class.

Sociology

Regarding the concept, "ownership", which of the following scenarios would be the most likely to occur?

A) A small community group that wants to increase access to firearms would have an easier time obtaining ownership over the gun rights issue than a powerful group like the National Rifle Association B) It is likely that a controversial issue like abortion would have only one owner C) Compared to groups that focus on one issue, a group like the United Way that focuses on a variety of related issues would be likely to maintain ownership of their issues over an extended period of time D) Since the AARP has access to so many resources, they would be able to maintain ownership of their issue without frequently promoting their cause

Sociology