Which of the following statements describe the postulate of the functional unity of society that Robert Merton challenged?
a. All social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional.
b. All social or cultural beliefs and practices are positive rather than problematic.
c. All structures and functions in society are necessary.
a. All social or cultural beliefs and practices are functional.
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Sociological theories, which rely on systematic observation of empirical reality:
a. may accurately predict future behavior of individuals. b. demonstrate that the belief in free will as a factor in human behavior is inaccurate. c. are probabilistic, or conditional; that is, they predict behavior as likely in specific social conditions. d. cannot predict human behavior, since people are not like laboratory rats.
How does homophobia differ from other prejudices like racism and sexism?
a. Homophobia is unique in that it is used to discriminate against LGBT persons in terms of health care. b. Homophobia is different from other prejudices because it is allowed to be expressed publicly. c. Homophobia is different from other prejudices because homosexuality is classified as a mental illness. d. Homophobia differs from other prejudices because it is a learned behavior.
What are the key dimensions of inequality that are emphasized by sociologists?
What will be an ideal response?
A U.S. sociologist receives a grant to study racial and religious prejudice among the people of southeast Asia. The sociologist makes a serious and unbiased effort to evaluate the norms, values, and customs of these groups in light of the distinctive cultures of which they are a part. This is an example of
A. xenocentrism. B. ethnocentrism. C. cultural relativism. D. cultural deconstruction.