Critical theorist Jürgen Habermas calls religion a type of _________, or system of ideas generated by the social system to support its own existence.

a. theodicy
b. rationalization
c. legitimation
d. bureaucracy


c. legitimation

Sociology

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a. considered a private, family matter. b. a serious, often criminal problem. c. no longer considered a serious issue the way it was in past decades. d. mostly harmful to men.

Sociology

Compare and contrast individual discrimination and institutional discrimination, providing examples of each. Identify which of these we have more of now in the United States

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Kathryn Edin and Maria Kefalas based their findings on a large-scale, national study

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Explain the key assumptions of the conflict perspectives on racial and ethnic relations

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology