According to sociologist Robin Williams, we cherish the core value of _____, which is conveyed by the idea that Americans believe that people are responsible for their own success or failure
a. individualism b. progress and material comfort
c. efficiency and practicality d. morality and humanitarianism
a
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The chapter concludes that human beings can be agents of change
a. when their overlords allow them to be. b. when they suffer from false consciousness. c. and protectors of the status quo. d. if they choose to be.
Socialization is accomplished, in large part, via ____________________
a. positive role models b. negative role models c. sanctions that occur during interaction d. agents of socialization e. all of the above
More and more employees are using their sick leave for family and personal reasons
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Most members of the ‘sandwich generation' who are providing care are
A. poor people who cannot afford to pay for help. B. wealthy people who can afford to have a stay-at-home parent to do child and elder care. C. women. D. men.