What is meant by the term "unofficial religion"?
What will be an ideal response?
It refers to a set of beliefs and practices that are not accepted, recognized, or controlled by official religious groups. Sometimes called folk or popular religion, it is practiced by ordinary people rather than by religious professionals. It takes many forms--purchase of religious literature, faith healing, meditation--and may be practiced by members of organized churches as well as by those who have no formal church affiliation.
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How many national museums devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, art, history and culture exist in the United State?
A. One B. Two C. Three D. Four
What is the difference between stratification and differentiation? a. Differentiation is based on different social statuses, stratification is never based on statuses
b. Differentiation is not necessarily unequal, but stratification is. c. Stratification develops in many groups and organizations, but differentiation is less common. d. Stratification exists in modern societies, and differentiation existed in previous societies.
When we marry or have an intimate relationship with someone or have children, we have created a family of orientation.
a. true b. false
Women most often play a significant role in the economic support of the family when the family
A. is among the poor. B. has no children. C. is affluent. D. is part of an industrialized society.