What best describes social roles?
A. They give us guidelines about how to act in our social worlds.
B. They give us the freedom to explore different personas.
C. They limit individuals' creativity.
D. They rigidly dictate social behavior.
Answer: A
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Conflict theorists do not believe that public schools reduce social inequality in society; rather, they believe that schools often perpetuate class, racial/ethnic, and gender inequalities as some groups seek to maintain their privileged position at the expense of others
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ultimate back region for most people is:
a. work. b. school. c. church. d. home.
From the conflict perspective on deviance, all of the following are true except
A. deviance results from inequality in society. B. powerless groups may be labeled deviant for small infractions. C. deviance reaffirms social solidarity. D. racial minorities are punished more frequently than others.
Women are less likely to remarry than men are because
(a). men usually retain custody of the children. (b). men are less able to support themselves without a partner. (c). women usually retain custody of the children. (d). women usually get enough alimony to support themselves.