Baby Marla is always well dressed. She has ribbons, bows, and frills all over her dresses and even in her hair. Her mother, who is worried that people might mistake Marla for a little boy, is determined to communicate to the world that she has a baby girl. Which sociological paradigm does this story fit?
a. Symbolic Interactionism
b. Structural Functionalism
c. Exchange Theory
d. Conflict
a. Symbolic Interactionism
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. decreased to about 0.5 per 1,000. B. increased to about 5 per 1,000. C. increased to about 1.5 per 1,000. D. doubled to about 2 per 1,000.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social Stratification and InequalityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 193, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements is NOT true about social stratification and social class?
A. Stratification systems in developed societies are likely to be based on social class. B. Theoretically, all members of a class system can rise to the top. C. In reality, it is difficult for individuals to move up in social class. D. Social class makes it harder for people to understand their place in the world.