What is a term for the spread of material and nonmaterial culture?
A. Symbols
B. Diffusion
C. Cultural lag
D. Inventions
B. Diffusion
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Structural strain theory draws upon what key idea:
a. conflict from Karl Marx b. interaction from George Herbert Mead c. anomie from Émile Durkheim d. function from Herbert Spencer
What is a sociological reason for men being more susceptible to heart disease than women?
What will be an ideal response?
Based on the various types of marriage described in Chapter 7, what do you think the function of marriage is? Does marriage serve societal goals or is its purpose personal fulfillment?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The changing character of work has largely eliminated the traditional differences between blue collar and white collar employment. 2. Wealth represents a deeper inequality than earnings or income. 3. Intergenerational social mobility slowed in the Age of Growing Inequality. 4. In the Age of Growing Inequality, more men are employed, they work longer hours, and they earn higher wages.