The view that knowledge is not based on irrefutable observable grounds, that it is always somewhat speculative, but that science can provide some solid ground for these speculations is known as
a. an empiricist view of science
b. an optimist view of science
c. a positivist view of science
d. a post-positivist view of science
e. both empiricist and positivist views of science
d
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a. as an illustration. b. as data. c. as a tool for social justice. d. to start conversations.
__________ are perceived as violators of society's rules, truths and values
a. Barbarians b. Deviants c. Men d. None of these.
Which sociological perspective would likely contend that the role of the mass media is to provide socialization, enforce social norms through public events, and create social stability and cohesion through collective experiences?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. feminist perspective
Describe the various components of a bureaucracy as suggested by Max Weber. How did Weber perceive the efficiency of bureaucracies?
What will be an ideal response?