What Do Sociologists Call Groups, Such as Family, Education, Religion

question 49

Multiple Choice

What do sociologists call groups, such as family, education, religion, government, and the economy, that address fundamental social needs?

• A) total institutions
• B) agents of socialization
• C) bureaucracies
• D) social institutions

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Definitions:

Variations

Differences or deviations from the standard or norm within a population or phenomena.

Sexuality

The ways in which people experience and express themselves as sexual beings, encompassing sexual orientation, desires, practices, and identity.

Mass Media

Refers to the various means of communication that reach large numbers of people, such as television, newspapers, and radio.

Gender Ideology

Gender ideology encompasses the beliefs and norms surrounding the roles, behaviors, and identities considered appropriate for men and women in a society.