In the United States, race and ethnic categories persist in part because most people "choose" partners that they believe belong to their own racial category. This practice is known as

a. polyandry. c. endogamy.
b. monogamy. d. exogamy.


C

Sociology

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Putnam accepts the hypothesis that in-group trust and out-group trust are negatively correlated

a. true b. false

Sociology

Gender stereotypes are abundant in popular music. Women are often presented as:

a. strong feminist characters b. mothers and sisters c. transgender d. inferior to men

Sociology

Cindy is a lesbian who has finally decided to "come out of the closet." This means that she

(a) is contemplating suicide. (b) has decided to adopt a heterosexual lifestyle. (c) has agreed to see both male and female lovers. (d) has decided to reveal her homosexual orientation.

Sociology

Which of the following is the best example of a social worker using "people first" thinking?

a. "We need more group homes for the mentally incapacitated." b. "Those who are homeless require extensive wrap-around services." c. "Domestic violence is a common problem for LGBTs." d. "Retarded adults need gainful employment."

Sociology