Which of the Following Is Evidence That Social Life on Our

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is evidence that social life on our planet is increasingly interconnected?

• A) The birth rate for Muslims in the U.S. is higher than the birth rate for people of most other religions.
• B) Prejudice against immigrants in the U.S. has increased since 2016.
• C) Most Americans believe it is important to stand for the national anthem while attending sporting events where it is played.
• D) For most Americans, most of the consumer goods in their household are made abroad.

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Definitions:

Central Assumption

The fundamental belief or principle that serves as the foundation for a theory, model, or approach in various fields.

Davis-Moore Thesis

A sociological theorem that argues social stratification has beneficial consequences for the operation of society, positing that the most difficult jobs in any society are the most necessary and require the highest rewards and incentives to motivate individuals to complete them.

Stratification

The arrangement or classification of something into different groups, levels, or ranks, often used to describe the hierarchical layering of people in a society based on wealth, race, education, etc.

Bourgeoisie

The owners of the means of production.