Which of the following statements best reflects the conflict between sociology's two opposing goals?
a. Some think that sociology should be accepted as an academic discipline, while others think it should not be.
b. Some sociologists believe they should simply study society to advance knowledge, while others believe they should make efforts to change society.
c. Some believe sociologists should serve in the armed forces, but others believe sociologists should be conscientious objectors.
d. Some think sociology is immoral.
Question 2
Louise takes vows to become a member of a cloistered religious community. All members of the community live in the same building, and Louise and the others never leave that building.
The leader of the community controls the schedule and all other aspects of members' lives, and their activities largely revolve around prayer, meditation, and other spiritual work. Louise has entered a __________.
a. segmented labor market
b. feral environment
c. total institution
d. partial institution
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Parental conflict in adolescence.
A mound of buffalo skulls. In 1870 an estimated 30 million buffalo roamed the plains; by 1900 there
Auguste Comte (1798–1857), who is credited as the founder of sociology, began to analyze the bases ...
Role Strain and Role Conflict
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