A recent study of corporate culture and the growing dissatisfaction in the U.S.
workplace reveals that millions of __________ workers are trapped in virtual sweatshops where they contend with excessive workloads; diminishing salaries, pensions, and benefits; the pervasiveness of technology; and persistent job insecurity. Fill in the blanks with correct word
Manliness is associated with violence.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The primary goal of most capitalists, who make decisions regarding new technologies, is expanding profits, not protecting the environment.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Tonya believes that children become delinquent when parents fail to do their part. Tonya's view of juvenile delinquency as a social problem is in line with __________.
A) functionalism
B) conflict theory
C) symbolic interactionism
D) ecofeminism
In his book White Collar, sociologist __________ documented the factory-like character of much office work.
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Harvey's drug use is interfering with his health and how he gets along in life. This reflects __________.
A) a social problem
B) a personal problem
C) withdrawal
D) craving
Today's streets are safer than they were a decade ago.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The United States produces many thousands of tons of hazardous waste each day; most is disposed of properly and safely.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The philosopher G.W.F. Hegel formulated the idea of __________, and Karl Marx fully developed the idea in his writings on work under capitalism.
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Who advocated for thinking about sociology as a big organism similar to an animal?
A) Emile Durkheim
B) August Comte
C) Karl Marx
D) Herbert Spencer