The Final Stage of Social Progress, According to Parsons, Involved

question 15

Multiple Choice

The final stage of social progress, according to Parsons, involved forming

• A) A common language
• B) Common enemies
• C) Inclusive values
• D) Spiritual traditions

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Definitions:

Whiteness Studies

An interdisciplinary field of scholarship aimed at examining the social, cultural, and historical construction of whiteness as a racial and cultural identity.

Racial Identity

An individual's awareness and experience of being a member of a racial group, including the adoption of the group's culture, history, and heritage.

Dorothy Smith

A Canadian sociologist known for her work in feminist theory, sociology, and the methodological approach known as institutional ethnography.

Hegemonic Ways

Practices or methods linked to the dominance of one social group over others, often maintained through cultural, ideological, or economic influence.