Sociology Part 3

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Which of the following concepts refers to a category of people, distinguished by physical or cultural traits, who are socially disadvantaged?

minorities
Which of the following concepts refers to a shared cultural heritage?

global culture
Which of the following factors has a strong link to life expectancy?
- income
- nutrition
- safer housing
Which of the following is a correct examples of civil religion?
- political movements
- our way of life
- standing to singing national anthem at sporting events
- waving the flag at public parades
Which of the following is a latent function of schooling?
- childcare
- engage young people
- sets stage for establishing relationships/networks
- link between particular schools and career opportunities
Which of the following religious organizations began as a cult?
- Christianity
- Islam
- Judaism
Which of the following refers to the illegal actions of a corporation or people acting on its behalf?

corporate crime
Which of the following statements about homelessness is TRUE?
- number of homelessness people is increasing
- 20 % have part time job
- 1/3 substance abusers
- 1/4 serious mental illness
Which types of slavery refers to one person owning another?

chattel slavery
While prejudiced is a matter of ______ discrimination is a matter of _______.
- attitudes
- actions
Who coined the concept "survival of the fittest?"

Auguste Comte

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Sociology Part 3

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Part 3

Updated

2014-05-03T20:42:43Z

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