What type of theorists are most likely to notice inequality and discrimination?
A. symbolic interactionists
b. conflict theorists
c. functionalists
d. postmodernists
b. conflict theorists
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Which sociologist observed that people respond not only to the objective features of a situation or person but also to the social meaning that situation or person has for them?
A. William I. Thomas B. William Graham Sumner C. Karl Marx D. Robert Merton
Couples who are thinking about having children should ask themselves all of the following parenthood readiness questions EXCEPT:
a. "Will I be a successful parent?" b. "Will the decision please our parents and friends?" c. "Are we really ready?" d. "How much freedom will I have?"
Why is Switzerland considered a pluralistic society?
A. Its relative isolation, thanks to the mountains that surround it, means it has not experienced an influx of people from other cultures. B. Its location in the center of western Europe has made it a "crossroads" for centuries, resulting in toleration of "outside" cultures. C. Though it has multiple cultures, they all enjoy equal social standing and coexist on equal terms. D. It has only one homogeneous culture, dating back many centuries.
Legalizing marijuana but regulating its use has which of the following benefits?
A) It would decrease the product’s conformity to standards of purity and safety. B) It would dry up the need for vast criminal networks that distribute drugs. C) Prison space and police activities could be used to deter heavy marijuana use. D) It would reduce marijuana use.