Durkheim pointed to three functions of religion for society. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

a. establishing social cohesion
b. fostering social conflict
c. promoting social control
d. providing meaning and purpose


b

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As societies move toward industrialization and become more concerned with mass production of goods, _________ prevails

a. mechanization b. automation c. cybernation d. hand labor

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A prejudice based on a preference for the young and equating of signs of aging with decreased social value is known as:

a. sexism b. classism c. racism d. ageism

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Beliefs, values, norms, and languages are all types of nonmaterial culture.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following is not characteristic of the Green Revolution?

a. mechanized agriculture b. hybrid seeds c. slash and burn d. monoculture

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