What did Casanova mean by the "deprivatization" of religion?
A. shifting perceptions of the role of "the church" in Americans' daily lives
B. moving previously private beliefs into the public sphere
C. many American churches shifting from non-profit to for-profit organizational structures
D. the increasing number of Americans who do not associate themselves with any religion
Answer: B
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"A strong tertiary sector" of the economy means that economic activity related to is very important
a. extracting raw materials b. drilling for oil c. transforming raw materials into manufactured goods d. delivering services
Marriage Encounter believes that the establishment of a living union gives a couple the security to:
a. turn love outward. b. accept their status in life. c. develop a sense of mutuality. d. get married.
Which of the following is not a weakness of functionalist theory of stratification?
a. Functionalism fails to recognize that many people's contributions are inconsistent with their rewards. b. Functionalism assumes that all people in all societies will be motivated to compete in order to acquire more of the scarce desirables. c. Functionalism ignores the barriers of competition faced by some members of society. d. Functionalism is not consistent with American cultural values. e. Functionalism does not acknowledge the inheritance of social class level.
Preindustrial societies, explained Max Weber, are characterized by having
a. mostly traditional authority. b. mostly rational-legal authority. c. mostly charismatic authority. d. no authority at all.