Sociology Unit 3 Flashcard

Front

The class, race, and gender inequalities in our healthcare system support the Conflict perspective.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the most important commodity in a postindustrial society?

Back

Knowledge and information

Front

In the United States, life expectancy rates in recent decades have _____

Back

increased

Front

The "graying of the United States" refers to _____?

Back

the increasing proportion of older adults in the population

Front

Which subordinate group is often referred to as the “model minority?”

Back

Asian Americans

Front

Discrimination is treating everyone equally regardless of their characteristics.

Back

FALSE

Front

The terms “​masculine” and “​feminine” refer to a person’s Gender.

Back

TRUE

Front

To which theoretical perspective does the following statement most likely apply: Women continue to assume the responsibility in the household along with a paid occupation because it keeps the household running smoothly, i.e., at a state of balance?

Back

Functionalism

Front

Thanatology is the study of _____.

Back

death

Front

Which action reflects ageism?

Back

Assuming older employees are less capable.