Mark, Whose Parents Are Wealthy, Has Been Socialized to Believe

question 19

Multiple Choice

Mark, whose parents are wealthy, has been socialized to believe that he can be whoever he wants to be.His best friend Matt, whose parents are blue-collar workers, has been socialized to believe that hard work and following instructions is all he needs to support himself.Which sociological paradigm does this story fit?

• A)Structural Functionalism
• B)Conflict
• C)Symbolic Interactionism
• D)Feminist Theory

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Definitions:

Moral Hazard

A situation where one party engages in risky behavior knowing that it is protected against the consequences, often due to an asymmetry of information or a misalignment of incentives.

Imperfectly Monitored

A situation where there is insufficient oversight or observation, often leading to non-compliance or deviation from expected standards.

Tenure

The status of having a permanent position or employment, often used in the context of academic positions.

Moral Hazard Problem

A situation where one party is more likely to take risks because another party bears the consequences of those risks.