In early sociology in North America, controversy arose about the purpose of sociology. The issue was whether

a. sociologists should work to reform society or do objective research on society
b. women should be allowed to be sociologists
c. African Americans should be allowed to be sociologists
d. sociologists should take the side of the poor or of the wealthy


Answer: a. sociologists should work to reform society or do objective research on society

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a. cultural variation in beliefs b. beliefs that one's culture is superior c. beliefs that one's culture is inferior d. beliefs that all cultures are equally worthy e. none of the above

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____________________________ is a theoretical framework that focuses on how individual interactions between people influence their behavior and how these interactions can impact society

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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A form of internal colonialism practiced in South Africa through which the dominant Afrikaners exploited the minority group was called ______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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During Iris Summers’ youth and early adulthood, what great transformation was occurring:

a. science discovered the source of life b. farm life and agriculture, with millions of rural people and their children become part of the urban labor force c. women’s liberation and changing gender relations d. nuclear weapons altered the balance of international power and the nature of war

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