Religious groups are noticeably involved with social control in their

a. use of force.
b. application of ridicule.
c. ostracism techniques.
d. use of guidelines for behavior and punishments for disobedience.


d

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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

1. Being feminist is in conflict with being feminine. 2. Because our perspectives are limited by our social positions (e.g., sex, class, race, sexual orientation), we can never fully understand the lives of people who differ from us. 3. The term feminism was coined in France in the early 1800s. 4. The authors of the textbook agree that we live in a postfeminist society where gender-based inequalities generally no longer exist. 5. Terms such as spouse, husband, wife, and marriage are inclusive of all people.

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People in the United States are living longer, which is a sign of improved medical care and __________

a. improved environmental factors b. improved lifestyle c. higher rates of exercise d. lower obesity levels

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A contract process that shifts public functions, responsibilities, and capital assets, in whole or in part, from the public sector to a non-governmental organization is called ________.

A. privatization B. diversification C. globalization D. liberalization

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