Hierarchies

question 43

Multiple Choice

Hierarchies

• A) promote aggression among members of the group.
• B) determine the allocation of resources within a group.
• C) reduce imitation and conformity within a group.
• D) are usually unstable.

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Definitions:

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that focuses on the inherent divisions of societies based on social inequalities and the way these social divisions give rise to different interests and conflicts.

Nuclear Family

A heterosexual couple with one or more children living in a single household.

Sexual Division

The allocation of tasks, roles, and responsibilities between males and females based on societal norms and expectations, often leading to gender disparities.

Extended Family

A family unit that goes beyond the immediate nuclear family to include other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.