In the past most workers were while men, today in the U.S. __________ of workers are women and __________ are racial/ethnic minorities.
A) 50, 35
B) 35, 42
C) 42, 25
D) 47, 31
Question 2Robert Merton's two classifications of function, both of which can help a system adjust, are called ________ and ________ functions.
Fill in the blanks with correct word
Question 3Tom works as an agent for a large insurance company. At his work station, he has taped pictures of his wife and granddaughter and of last year's Caribbean vacation. Sociologists would see these pictures as an attempt by Tom to ________.
A) resist alienation
B) bond with his supervisor, who is also a grandparent
C) promote his all-American status to his colleagues
D) simply decorate his office
Question 4Sociologically, what is the meaning of symbols?
What will be an ideal response
Question 5In the nature versus nurture argument, what is another term for nurture?
What will be an ideal response
Question 6Patti Sue is having difficulty adjusting to George, the new office supervisor. George is quite a bean counter and has shown a great deal of insensitivity toward everyone in the office.
In view of this, what is the most likely course of action Patti Sue and the other office workers will take?
A) They will probably resign from their positions in protest.
B) The entire office staff will call in sick tomorrow.
C) Patti Sue will contact a lawyer to discuss a class action lawsuit.
D) All the affected office workers will develop a greater sense of social solidarity.
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