In nations such as India, where boys are seen as permanent family members, girls tend to be seen as more expendable than boys.
a. matrilineal
c. patrilineal
Question 2Theorists using a __________ perspective emphasize that families serve important duties in society because they are the primary source for the procreation and socialization of children.
a. conflict b. symbolic interactionist
c. postmodern d. functionalist
Question 3Which of the following is a discretionary power of a prosecutor?
a. impose sentences
b. enforce specific laws
c. recommend sentences
d. arrest or detain people
Question 4_____ systems are set up in such a manner that a legitimate son inherits his father's property and sometimes his position upon the father's death.
a. Patrilineal b. Patrilocal
c. Patricentric d. Patriarchal
Question 5According to the National Crime Victims Survey, which of these statements about crime victimization for the year 2014 is accurate?
a. The rate of violent victimization for whites was higher than for blacks.
b. Women are more likely to be robbery victims than men.
c. There is no significant difference in male and female violent victimization rates.
d. Violent victimizations occur about twice as often as property victimizations.
Question 6Sociologists argue that the __________ is the most important agent of socialization in all societies.
a. schoolb. peer group
c. family d. mass media
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