Define Marx's theory of false consciousness.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Marx theorized that the workers were in a state of false consciousness. They collectively and individually did not understand just how badly they were being treated; they were, he argued, misled. They believed that, if they just worked hard every day, they too might become a member of the bourgeoisie.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Professor Stone designs a study to examine the effect of a teenage pregnancy on young women's career choices. Stone wants to interview a sample of teenage women during their pregnancy, after the baby's birth, and once a year after that for a ten year period. Stone is using a
a. cross sectional design. b. trend study. c. cohort study. d. panel study. e. experimental study.
When a parent's first reaction is to say "no" to a child, they are creating:
a. dominance. b. rationality. c. confrontation. d. reinforcement.
What is a negative factor of social groups in a social capital approach:
A. Groups can work against social tolerance B. Over-reliance on networks C. Can be hostile to outsiders D. All of the Above