Which sociological perspective would suggest that if an aspect of social life does not contribute to a society's stability, then it does not serve a useful function?
A. functionalist perspective
B. conflict perspective
C. interactionist perspective
D. All these answers are correct.
A. functionalist perspective
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a. in calling attention to the group. b. in discrediting the regime's power to protect the people. c. in forcing the government to use such repressive measures that people will rebel. d. all of the above.
Noncombatants are likely to have terrorist attacks employed against them if they support armed enemies __________.
A) socially B) economically C) politically D) religiously
W. J. Wilson claims that African Americans can best be helped by strategies that will help all Americans. ________ sociologists agree
a. All b. Most c. Few d. No
Formal matriarchies emerged among Native American tribal societies and in nations in which
A. the primary mode of food gathering was fishing, which women excelled at. B. men were absent for long periods because of warfare or food-gathering expeditions. C. men lacked the physical strength to overpower the women. D. women were believed to be able to communicate directly with the gods.