What is identified in the chapter as a primary reason that the Catholic church does not have enough priests (averaging one for every 1,400 Catholics)?
a. Too many priests have been fired due to the pedophile/coverup scandals.
b. Women are leaving the Catholic priesthood to become nuns.
c. Priests are not allowed to marry.
d. Priests frequently move from parish to parish, and cannot put down roots.
Ans: c. Priests are not allowed to marry.
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a. African Americans b. Puerto Rican Americans c. Cuban Americans d. Mexican Americans
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A. The group must feel that its goals cannot be achieved through conventional means. B. The group must feel downtrodden in comparison to an appropriate reference group. C. The group must feel that they have a right to their goals. D. All of the answers are correct.
Functionalists view gender roles in which of the following ways?
A. Gender roles are not necessary. B. Gender roles assist in keeping women oppressed within the family structure. C. Gender roles have a bias toward male power. D. Gender roles are necessary to keep the family in balance.
Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of reference groups in setting and enforcing standards of conduct and belief?
A. Interactionist perspective B. Conflict perspective C. Functionalist perspective D. Feminist perspective