Discuss the social institution of family from the various sociological perspectives. Give examples to support your answer.
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The interactionist perspective on education is concerned with:
a. patterns of inequality within educational institutions b. what actually goes on in the daily life of schools and classrooms c. the bureaucratic structure of schools d. the ways in which educational institutions contribute to social equilibrium
Mary, age 50, is an extremely experienced computer programmer looking for work. She successfully passes a phone interview with an employer and is invited to a face-to-face interview. During the interview, the interviewer asks for Mary's age and is clearly concerned about her ability to perform the work and "fit in" because she is older. He says he will be in touch, but he has no intention of hiring Mary because of her age. The interviewer's perception of Mary as a less desirable employee is ______.
A. reverse discrimination B. institutional discrimination C. prejudice D. scapegoating
The emergence of dating began in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and was related to several social changes. Which is not one of them?
A. Urbanization provided jobs, disposable income, and places to socialize. B. Women got the vote, which increased their political power. C. Automobiles provided transportation and a place for intimacy. D. A new period of time between childhood and adulthood was recognized—adolescence.
Which of the following is true of children who grow up in rich White enclaves?
a. Children from high-income backgrounds who score low on math aptitude tests are three times more likely to attend college than children from low-income backgrounds who have comparable aptitude scores. b. Children from low-income backgrounds who score high on math aptitude tests are three times more likely to attend college than children from high-income backgrounds who have comparable aptitude scores. c. Children from low-income backgrounds are likely to have more social capital from the trust they have developed with community members. d. Children in high-income families are no more likely to experience upward social mobility than their counterparts in lower-income families.