Sociologists Explain That the Consequences of Social Change Are

question 9

Multiple Choice

Sociologists explain that the consequences of social change are

• A)always positive.
• B)always negative.
• C)usually both positive and negative.
• D)impossible to assess.

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Definitions:

Class Consciousness

The awareness of one's own social class and its implications for the positions and interests of the class in the broader socio-economic context.

Imperialism

A strategy aimed at expanding a nation's dominance and sway over others by means of colonialism, military intervention, or various other approaches.

Protestant Ethic

A concept in sociology that links Protestantism with the development of Western capitalism, suggesting that Protestant values encourage hard work and economic success.

Patriarchy

A social system in which men hold primary power, dominating in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.