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Institutions such as the family, the economy, and the educational system do not influence our thoughts and behaviors daily.
Institutions such as the family, the economy, and the educational system do not influence our thoughts and behaviors daily.
False
Sociologists believe that individuals have no power over their own lives.
Sociologists believe that individuals have no power over their own lives.
False
Social systems do not include patterns of social behaviors or relationships.
Social systems do not include patterns of social behaviors or relationships.
False
Individuals are only shaped by the socialization process, not by norms.
Individuals are only shaped by the socialization process, not by norms.
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Sociologists are not concerned about institutions potentially shaping individuals in unintended ways.
Sociologists are not concerned about institutions potentially shaping individuals in unintended ways.
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Social structures and institutions were created by societies, but do not have any influence over individuals.
Social structures and institutions were created by societies, but do not have any influence over individuals.
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Keeping silent when hearing a racist or sexist joke may be interpreted as acceptance of the joke.
Keeping silent when hearing a racist or sexist joke may be interpreted as acceptance of the joke.
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Facing the rear of an elevator is an example of taking the path of least resistance.
Facing the rear of an elevator is an example of taking the path of least resistance.
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Karl Marx emphasized the importance of interpreting the world in different ways.
Karl Marx emphasized the importance of interpreting the world in different ways.
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Participating in consuming products made by exploited workers does not contribute to maintaining oppressive social structures.
Participating in consuming products made by exploited workers does not contribute to maintaining oppressive social structures.
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Globalization only brings positive impacts such as job opportunities and economic development in less developed countries.
Globalization only brings positive impacts such as job opportunities and economic development in less developed countries.
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The text suggests that challenging existing social structures requires individuals to advocate for fair labor practices and ethical relationships.
The text suggests that challenging existing social structures requires individuals to advocate for fair labor practices and ethical relationships.
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