Imagine you are one of the only people sitting in a Starbucks. As you sit at your table with your earphones in, laptop out, drinking your coffee, a random person comes in and sits at the table with you, even though there are plenty of other tables

available. This person starts talking to you as if you were long-lost friends. In this scenario, social norms have been breached. This exemplifies __________.

a. dramaturgy
b. ethnomethodology
c. exchange theory
d. “push button” events


Answer: B

Sociology

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Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a) Compared to France, the United States has a strong family policy, but weak family programs. b) Compared to France, programs and policies of the United States tend to be more selective. c) France's programs are more likely to be means-tested, compared to the United States. d) France is one of only three developed nations that offer paid maternity/paternity leave, national health insurance, and family allowances. e) In France, mothers are more likely to feel guilty for combining work and family.

Sociology

The federal government has mandated that all companies with more than 50 employees provide both men and women with 12 weeks of paid leave if they need to care for a family member

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

What is gun control? Using information from the text, write an essay describing both sides of the debate surrounding gun control. Which explanation makes the most sense to you, and why?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Historically, physicians in the United States have been disproportionately ______.

A. female B. male C. Midwestern D. elites

Sociology