When Weber describes the “spirit of capitalism,” he is emphasizing the:

In education theory, the Pygmalion effect is associated with what sociological paradigm?

According to the text, what is the primary criticism leveled against capitalism?

Criminologists argue that the prison system in America has become a profitable business with many different businesses, politicians, and communities now having a vested interest in maintaining high levels of incarceration.  What term do they use to describe this phenomenon?

Which sector of the economy is associated with manufacturing?

Sociologists argue that racial categories are easily defined because there are clear biological or genetic markers for each racial group.

Why aren’t antibiotics as successful in treating illnesses as they were several years ago?

Compared to other wealthy industrialized nations, the United States ranks higher (performs well) on social indicators like child wellbeing and mental health.

A caste system is a stratification system that is best characterized as having a high amount of social mobility.

According to education critic, Jonathon Kozol, American schools tend to be more segregated now than they were at the time of the Civil Rights Act (1964).