Your research reveals that students from wealthier school districts attend college at higher rates than do students from poorer school districts. You argue that that this is an example of the perpetuation of social inequality
The theory guiding your thinking is likely
A. functionalism.
B. symbolic interactionism.
C. social conflict.
D. dramaturgy.
C
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a. alcohol-related problems. b. chronic degenerative diseases. c. influenza, pneumonia, and tuberculosis. d. genetic diseases. e. accidents.
Which of the following factors has been found to influence the tendency of some women to stay in abusive relationships?
A) Avoidant attachment B) Their possessive nature C) The insistence of extended family members to bear with it D) The women's other options; they don't think they'll be better off if they leave.
To be scientific, Durkheim maintained, sociology must study _____, aspects of social life, external to the individual, that can be measured.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of these best represents how conflict/critical theorists Bowles and Gintis see the role of school?
a. Schools train students to become “good workers” before they enter the capitalist system b. Schools train students to be aware of class differences c. Schools train all students to be independent problem solvers d. Schools train individuals to be achievement oriented