The U.S. sociologist receives a grant to study racial and religious prejudice among the people of southeast Asia. The sociologist makes a serious and unbiased effort to evaluate the norms, values, and customs of these groups in light of the distinctive cultures of which they are a part. This is an example of
A. cultural deconstruction.
B. ethnocentrism.
C. xenocentrism.
D. cultural relativism.
Answer: D
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a. Why are increasing numbers of women becoming single mothers? b. What mental and moral characteristics caused a particular woman to become poor? c. Why is it that women who are born into poor and minority families are more likely to become single mothers? d. Does homelessness make it more difficult for women and children to take productive roles in society? e. Why are an increasing number of single mothers becoming homeless?
Which of the following is an example of a direct family policy measure?
A) providing information on disabilities B) identifying a clear financial poverty line C) increasing the density of health care centers D) passing a domestic violence law
An example of gender dysphoria is:
a. transvestite b. cross-dresser c. transsexualism d. innersexed
An older adult’s ability to take drugs as prescribed by their doctor is best predicted by their
a. chronological age. b. executive function. c. level of education. d. severity of illness.