Sociologists inspired by the __________ perspective would likely claim that the U.S. military drives the U.S. economy in a way that contributes to order and stability.
a. functionalist
b. conflict
c. symbolic interactionist
d. feminist
Question 2In Division of Labor, Durkheim argued that societies become more vulnerable as the division of labor becomes more complex and specialized. He was particularly concerned about the kinds of events that
a. promote self-sufficiency.
b. increase independence among people.
c. increase differences among people.
d. break down people's ability to connect in meaningful ways to each other and their communities.
Question 3Throughout the history of mankind, certainly no country has existed that so thoroughly dominates the world with its policies, its tanks and its products. This description applies to
a. China.
b. the United States.
c. Germany.
d. India.
Question 4In his music video, Will.I.Am shows off a computer application that can sing and rap in the voice of the artist who programs it. Durkheim would label this innovation as
a. oligarchy.
b. an alienating force.
c. a disruption to the division of labor.
d. outsourcing.
Question 5A marine agrees to stand at attention while his drill sergeant gets close to his face and yells because the drill sergeant poses __________ authority.
a. legal rational
b. charaismatic
c. traditional
d. totalitarian
Question 6Sociologist Emile Durkheim wrote about the division of labor. He was particularly concerned about
a. alienation.
b. the practice of dividing up a job into a series of separate tasks.
c. the vulnerability that comes with mechanical solidarity
d. disruptions to the divsion of labor.
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