Which famous sociologist concluded, as far back as 1916, that the "universal clamor for the creation of educational certificates in all fields makes for the formation of a privileged stratum in businesses and in offices"?
A. Émile Durkheim
B. Georg Simmel
C. Vilfredo Pareto
D. Max Weber
D. Max Weber
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The U.S. has slightly more social mobility than which of the following countries
a. Sweden b. Germany c. France d. United Kingdom
Lucy is learning about social constructs in her sociology class. Based on the lectures that she has been exposed to throughout the semester, Lucy has concluded that race is a social construct. Why would Lucy make this conclusion?
a. Definitions of race take different forms in different places in the world and at different times. b. Race has a biological basis that has been proven by social scientists. c. Differences among racial groups are obvious. d. How humans identify and define race has remained consistent throughout human history.
Which of the following is included as part of Neil Smelser's value-added approach to understanding collective behavior?
A. emergence of individual behavior B. structural resilience C. mobilization for action D. effective social control