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vinney12

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Describe what is meant by a peer group and how it exerts influence over individuals.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Caste systems and slavery are both __________.
 
  a. systems where status is determined at birth
 b. systems where persons are considered property
 c. open systems of stratification
 d. based on achieved, not ascribed, status



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Answer to Question 1

The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays:

Define peer group

Explain the relationship between individual members and the collective group

Explain how peer groups exert influence over individuals

Answer to Question 2

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vinney12

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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