Which of the following is an example of a social institution?

A. a group of passengers on an inner-city bus
B. the U.S. government
C. a children's playgroup
D. the members of a stamp-collecting society


Answer: B

Sociology

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The Los Angeles __________ riot in 1943 began over conflicts between Mexican residents and some sailors on leave

Fill in the blank with correct word

Sociology

A small number of women who fight back eventually kill their abuser

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

According to the _________ theory of the state, the state is a neutral arbitrator among the numerous interest groups in a pluralistic democracy like the United States

a. Liberal Democrat b. Conservative Republican c. Classical Marxist d. Modern Socialist

Sociology

How do our social class, race, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation influence our micro-level choices with respect to dating?

A. Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans have gendered scripts, but Whites and Asian Americans do not. B. LGBTs may have a more difficult time meeting others because of social stigma. C. The middle class in particular controls dating opportunities to maintain their distinctive place in society. D. Social class, race, ethnicity, sex, and sexual orientation do not really influence micro-level choices with respect to dating.

Sociology