Sociologists use the term state to refer to

Sociologists use the term state to refer to
 
  a. the organized system of power and authority in society.
 b. the geographical areas within the country where people live.
 c. oppressive forces in society.
 d. any type of organizational authority in society.

Question 2

Considering oneself as part of people like us is an example of being part of _____.
 
  a. an out-group
 b. an instrumental group
 c. a reference group
 d. an in-group

Question 3

Research documenting the changes in labor force participation among different groups indicates that
 
  a. women and minorities are taking jobs away from White men.
 b. the jobs historically dominated by White men are growing in number.
 c. Black women are just now catching up with White women in terms of rate of employment.
 d. the jobs that have tended to be race- and sex-segregated are increasing in number.

Question 4

promote a sense of us _____ promote a sense of them.
 
  a. Dyads; triads
 b. Primary groups; secondary groups
 c. In-groups; out-groups
 d. Reference groups; attribution groups

Question 5

The kind of sexual harassment that does not involve outright demands is called _____.
 
  a. quid pro quo sexual harassment
 b. hostile working environment harassment
 c. sexual coercion
 d. status quo sexual harassment

Question 6

Which of these statements about reference groups is false?
 
  a. Reference groups always provide good role models.
 b. One does not belong to a reference group.
 c. The influence of a reference group may be positive or negative.
 d. Identification with a social group can strongly influence self-esteem.