Which of these workers would be most typical of the economy in America today?

How does the caste perspective, which is a part of the conflict theory, view racial and ethnic inequality in the U.S.?

Sociologist Talcott Parsons stated that in contemporary industrialized societies, the wife assumes the __________ of providing affection and emotional support for the family.

A community leader argues in favor of women’s organizations seeking better health and day care and shelters for victims of domestic violence, pointing out that in order for women’s condition to improve, patriarchy must be abolished. This leader’s point of view is reflected in:

Steel workers who process metal ore and autoworkers, who then convert the ore into automobiles, trucks, and buses, are engaged in __________ production.

In which of the following societies do you see high levels of gender inequality because male dominance became institutionalized?

Chrysler was one of America’s original automobile makers, established in Detroit in 1925. But from 1998 to 2007, they were part of the German-based company DaimlerChrysler, and after they declared bankruptcy in 2009, they explored a merger with Fiat, an Italian automotive manufacturer. This example reminds us that most big companies today are:

__________ are tangible objects that are necessary (such as food, clothing, and shelter) or desired (such as DVDs and electric toothbrushes); while __________ are intangible activities for which people are willing to pay (such as dry cleaning, a movie, or medical care).

__________ is the social institution that ensures the maintenance of society through the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

How has union membership changed over the past three decades?