Of the following sociologists, which one was most interested in how society is divided?
a. Gerhard Lenski
b. Karl Marx
c. Max Weber
d. Emile Durkheim
b
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Which characteristic of society corresponds with the characteristic of schools to promote patriotism?
A) Capitalism B) Social class bias C) Need for submissive workers D) need to maintain armed forces
Jenna and Nena attend the same high school. Since freshman year, Jenna has taken basic grade-level courses in English, math, and science. Nena has taken similar courses to Jenna, but always at the honors and AP level. When it came time to apply for colleges, Nena had more colleges to choose from because her SAT scores and grades were higher than Jenna’s. Sociological research would likely
conclude that Jenna and Nena’s achievement differences __________. A) are an example of how tracking is a self-fulfilling prophecy B) would not play out this way in U.S. schools today C) exemplify the unintended consequences of NCLB legislation D) can mostly be explained by individual level factors
Everyday social interaction is guided by roles
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Legitimacy results from:
a. citizens' belief in the norms that specify how power is to be exercised in their society b. legislation is enacted by government c. the ability of those in power to force their will on the majority d. the manner in which class struggles are resolved