__________ Means Being Aware of Our Own Behaviors, Preferences, Styles

question 99

Short Answer

__________ means being aware of our own behaviors, preferences, styles, biases, personalities, and so on.

Grasp the impact of religious pluralism and inclusiveness in contemporary society.

Understand the concept of secularization and its impact on the influence of religious institutions.

Differentiate between various types of religious groups (e.g., sects, churches, denominations, ecclesia).

Recognize the contributions of key sociological theorists to the study of religion (e.g., Weber, Durkheim, Marx).

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Definitions:

Dual Labor Market Theory

A theory suggesting the labor market is divided into two segments—the primary (high wage, good jobs) and the secondary (low wage, poor quality jobs) sectors.

Productivity Growth

The increase in the efficiency of production, measured by the amount of goods and services produced per unit of input.

Unionized Workers

Employees who are members of a union, which is an organized association formed to protect and further their rights and interests.

Substitution Effect

The economic understanding that as prices rise or income decreases, consumers will replace more expensive items with less costly alternatives.