Define symbolic identity

What will be an ideal response?


used by whites to identify with a particular ethnic group without suffering any negative consequences or drawbacks

Sociology

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Michelle is a poor African American woman. Her race, class, and gender may combine to produce a unique kind of inequality. The concept that describes this phenomenon is known as ______.

A. matrix of domination B. Marx's class oppression C. minority group D. triple discrimination

Sociology

Which one of the following disruptions to the division of labor occurs when workers labor in isolation unaware of how their work relates to the work of the others?

a. job specialization b. industrial and commercial crises c. inefficient management of worker talents d. forced division of labor

Sociology

The family and education are:

a. role relationships b. social institutions c. normative networks d. status relationships

Sociology

Sam, an aspiring and talented young attorney, has been promoted every year since he joined the law firm of Howard, Howard, and Fine. Unfortunately, Sam feels he cannot handle the responsibilities of his latest promotion

In an effort to keep his newly acquired job title, Sam has begun to take credit for the work done by the employees he supervises. Sam's behavior is an example of ________. A) the iron law of oligarchy B) the Ouchi theorem C) bureaucratic ritualism D) the Peter principle

Sociology