Stephen thinks that the presence of numerous religions means that there is likely to be something for just about everyone. This view reflects the idea of
a. dialectical materialism.
b. religious economy.
c. idealism.
d. sectarianism.
Answer: b. religious economy.
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a. Functionalists b. Conflict theorists c. Symbolic interactionists d. Feminists
Sociologists consider aging to be ______.
A. a social construct B. unimportant for understanding older people C. unimportant for understanding younger people D. relevant only for constructing social policies
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What will be an ideal response?
According to world systems analysis, a core nation is a nation that
A. is a poor, developing nation exploited by more powerful nations and corporations. B. has a marginal economic status. C. controls and exploits, along with its multinational corporations, noncore nations. D. is considered a third-world nation.