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_____, who was critical of the system of slavery, was a pioneering feminist. Answer Dorothy Smith Marianne Weber Harriet Martineau Emily Durkheim Patricia Wright Mills

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This early sociologist helped to found the NAACP and was himself a prominent Black sociologist. Answer W.E.B. DuBois Booker T. Washington Jesse Martin Donald Black George Herbert Mead

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Kevin views society as a system of interrelated parts, while Patrick views society as composed of groups competing for scarce resources. Kevin would be considered a _____ theorist and Patrick would be seen as a _____ theorist. Answer symbolic interactionist; functionalist conflict; functionalist functionalist; symbolic interactionist functionalist; conflict conflict; symbolic interactionist

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One of the intended purposes of the mass incarceration in the United States is punishment of crime. This is a/n _____ of incarceration. Answer intentional function beneficial function manifest function latent function dysfunction

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Which of the following feminist perspectives emphasizes legal and social reform to create equal opportunities for women? Answer critical feminism global feminism liberal feminism radical feminism systematic feminism

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In her research project, Megan is measuring age, gender, GPA, and study habits. Age, gender, GPA and study habits are examples of Answer social inequality. variables. characteristics. assets.
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