An approach to life in which there is an emphasis on rules, efficiency, and practical results is ____.

Which sociologist is given credit for coining the concept of the "McDonaldization of Society"?

Nick was a promising caseworker for an agency. After earning several lower-level promotions, he was appointed to a supervisory position. Supervisory work did not mix well with Nick's abilities and he fell into a professional rut. This is an example of the ____.

According to Kanter, organizations sometimes showcase women and minorities by placing them in highly visible positions to demonstrate how progressive they are. Regardless of the type of organization they are in, what do these highly visible positions usually have in common.

It is becoming more common for corporations to provide daycare facilities as fringe benefit for their empoyees. What has evaluative research found regarding the costs and benefits of these facilities?

Violations of norms and rules that are written into law are officially called _____.

The concept of the relativity of deviance is best illustrated by which of the following statements?

In an effort to resist the label of "deviant", most people will develop rationales to justify their deviant acts. Sykes and Matza refer to these rationales as ___.

According to strain theory, the underlying cause of deviance is that people experience a sense of normleness. This sense of normleness is referred to as ____.

What are the two most significant "anchoring devices" that insulate a person from a life of crime and imprisonment?

In every society, from the hunting and gathering society to the postindustrial society, the most common basis for social stratification has been _____.

What is the significant difference between the class system and the systems of slavery, caste and estate?

What did Karl Marx predict after workers were exploited year after year by the capitalist class?

Which concept explains the rise of global stratifications including core nations, semi-periphery nations, periphery nations, and external areas?

Why do the ruling elite in the Least Industrialized Nations work so closely with the heads of multinational corporations to develop informal relationships.

As described in the text, what are the two myths of race?

while race might reflect our biological heritage, ___ reflects our cultural heritage

the best lasagna in the valley. in view of this, which phrase best describes Tony's behavior?

The belief held by many African Americans that lighter skinned African American women are more attractive than those with darker skin is referred to as ___.

Prejudice describes ____ while discrimination describes ______.

Pedro, a legal immigrant from Mexico, and George, a white male whose family has been in America for several generations, have each applied for a car loan at the local bank. Pedro's loan was turned down while George was granted a loan. In comparing their credit history, both men had good credit, and their debts and income were comparable. This is an example of ____ against Pedro.

In American history, who were the white ethics?

Of all ethnic groups, in which group are children most likely to grow up with two parents and least likely to be born to a single mother?

What are three variables Max Weber identified as defining social class?

which of the following individuals would have the narrowest field of "eligible" marriage partners based on background expectations?

Ken belongs to a church in which the worship services are highly expressive with spontaneous "amens" and "praise jesus" outbursts accompanied by loud, inspirational organ music. Ken is most likely a member of the _____ class.

What is the relationship between births to a single women and their level of education?

The Key to effectively maintaining social stratification involves the privileged class controlling ideas and information rather than depending on the use of force.

Although it is expensive, coercion is the most effective means by which elites can maintain stratification of their societies.

Wealth and incom are interchangeable terms, each meaning the smae in reference to social class

there is a direct relationship between the amount of education an occupation requires and the prestige it holds in society

the higher a person's position on the social ladder, the more likely they will become a victim of crime

The 1985 Vietnam veterans study clearly demonstrated that biology (in this case, testosterone) is the cause of male aggressiveness.

The major theories on the origin of patriarchy point to the social consequences of human reproduction

Who proposed the concept that women are better prepared biologically for mothering than men, which is overlaid in culture?

Based on the accident that led to the sex change of a seven-month-old identical twin as well as the Vietnam veteran's study, which statement is most accurate regarding the effects of nature and nurture on behavior?

What is the philosophy that biology is not destiny, especially with regard to gender stratification

Which wave of the women's movement focused on teh problems of women in the least industrialized nations?

the age range of women most likely to be victims of rape is ____.

What are the two careers most associated with being successful in politics, both of which are underrepresented by women?