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What is the term used by Durkheim to describe the solidarity found in simple societies?
What is the term used by Durkheim to describe the solidarity found in simple societies?
- Social evolution solidarity
- Organic solidarity
- Mechanical solidarity (correct)
- Specialized solidarity
Which of the following is NOT a federally protected characteristic under anti-discrimination legislation?
Which of the following is NOT a federally protected characteristic under anti-discrimination legislation?
- Genetic information
- National origin
- Religion
- Socioeconomic status (correct)
According to Bowles and Gintis, how do educational systems perpetuate social inequality?
According to Bowles and Gintis, how do educational systems perpetuate social inequality?
- By reinforcing motivation via external rewards (correct)
- By discouraging hard work
- By teaching compliance to the upper-class students
- By promoting acceptance of equality
What is the primary purpose of anti-discrimination legislation?
What is the primary purpose of anti-discrimination legislation?
What does employment discrimination refer to?
What does employment discrimination refer to?
What is the practice of blockbusting in real estate?
What is the practice of blockbusting in real estate?
During the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in the military, service members were not allowed to:
During the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in the military, service members were not allowed to:
What does Environmental Racism refer to?
What does Environmental Racism refer to?
What does the term 'Feminization of Poverty' refer to?
What does the term 'Feminization of Poverty' refer to?
According to Durkheim, what function does social inequality serve in modern societies?
According to Durkheim, what function does social inequality serve in modern societies?
What is the focus of Durkheim's theory of modern societies?
What is the focus of Durkheim's theory of modern societies?
Which group was NOT protected under anti-discrimination legislation mentioned in the text?
Which group was NOT protected under anti-discrimination legislation mentioned in the text?
