Which sociological perspective suggests that the term medicalization of society refers to the growing role of medicine as a major institution of social control?

Select one:

a. functionalist perspective

b. conflict perspective

c. interactionist perspective

d. labeling perspective - Correct answer- conflict perspective

Which of the following factors has contributed to the rise in the cost of healthcare in the United States?

Select one:

a. The system is highly efficient.

b. Health care is profit-driven.

c. The young population is consuming less health care that previously thought.

d. Pharmaceutical companies are developing generic, low-cost prescription drugs - Correct answer- Health care is profit-driven

In most states in the U.S., an individual is not permitted to marry a parent, a sibling, an aunt or an uncle, a grandparent, or a first or second cousin. These rules reflect our societal emphasis on

Select one:

a. the incest taboo.

b. endogamy.

c. exogamy.

d. homogamy. - Correct answer- the incest taboo

What is the general term for a marriage in which an individual can have several husbands or wives at the same time?

Select one:

a. monogamy

b. polygamy

c. polygyny

d. polyandry - Correct answer- polygamy

Which of the following would be an example of a man "redoing" traditional gender?