Some people say that technology can change culture. Neil Postman worries that television:
a. is too visual.
b. makes people too passive
c. increases complex thinking
d. increases original thinking
b
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a. true b. false
Although male dominance in cross-sex conversations is an example of a micro-level analysis, it is also a reflection of macro-level relationships. Which sociological perspective(s) would focus on the macro-level forces that influence these male-female conversations?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. both the functionalist and conflict perspectives
According to Lenski, inequality in a postindustrial society centers on control of ______.
A. educational opportunities B. factories and mines C. colleges and universities D. land and labor E. status and prestige
Politics consists of a constant negotiation among diverse interest groups competing over political influence to bring about policy change in their favor. This is consistent which theory of power?
A. pluralist theory B. power contest theory C. interest group theory D. power elite theory