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Joseph and Paula are excited to welcome their child into the world. They cannot wait to pass on all their knowledge, insight, and rich culture. Just as their parents gave them guidance and showed them how to live, Joseph and Paula will continue the chain by handing down their societal values and thus, sustain the society they love so much. Which sociological paradigm does this story fit?  

Sumaira is scared that she will not find a job in the current economy. She decides to major in business, attend one of the top business schools in the country, and secure a great internship.  Upon graduation, she is hired by a major investment banking firm in New York. Sumaira has completed:    

Sherry is in her mid-eighties and is moving to a nursing home.  She is used to getting up at 5 o’clock each morning and making breakfast for herself.  Her new roommate likes to sleep until 7 o’clock and breakfast is not served at the nursing home until 8 o’clock. Sociologically, what concept applies in this situation?    

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice people giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the grocery store patrons are demonstrating ________________.

The term discrimination is defined in the text as:    

Like George Herbert Mead, you are interested in studying people’s interactions and the development of self-images. Which sociological perspective will help you most in analyzing the data collected?  

One day, you decide to wear pajamas to the grocery store. While you shop, you notice customers giving you strange looks and whispering to others. In this case, the customers are demonstrating _______.

Which position describes Karl Marx’s view of religion and society?  

Kara has behavioral problems.  As she goes through school, she is labeled “troubled,” and told she will never amount to anything. Kara, though intelligent, decides to “live down” to this expectation. Which sociological perspective is aligned with Kara’s experience?