A major reason that schooling is limited in poor societies of the world is that
a. parents can't take responsibility for teaching knowledge and skills.
b. urban areas have little room for schools.
c. parents need their children to work to provide food and income.
d. literacy is not necessary for industrial, factory jobs.
(Answer: c)
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Stating that religion is a form of gendered social control means
a) patriarchy and religion combine to create systems of oppression. b) women use religion as an example of their continued liberation. c) feminists view religion as a method to justify the division of labor. d) men are becoming less connected to the patriarchy of religion.
Which of the following best illustrates civil religion?
A. George breaking away from the Catholic Church to form his own sect B. Zach taking a solemn oath before providing testimony in court C. Jessica teaching creationism in her science class D. Edward permitting students to leave classes for religious instruction E. John committing violent crimes against religious minorities
The term secular means:
a. having to do with ordinary, nonreligious life. b. being held sacred. c. being prohibited. d. having to do with the supernatural.
The most general explanation for migration is
a. the theory of demographic transition. b. urban ecology theory. c. push-pull theory. d. the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. e. neo-Malthusian theory.