Category: Social studies

How do Functionalists view science and technology? Functionalism on Culture and Technology. Functionalists view society as a system in which all parts work—or function—together to create society as a whole. Functionalists also study culture in terms of values. Education is an important concept in the United States because it is valued. What theory speaks to […]

What should you do if you find an error on your credit report? If you identify an error on your credit report, you should start by disputing that information with the credit reporting company (Experian, Equifax, and/or Transunion). You should explain in writing what you think is wrong, why, and include copies of documents that […]

What did Johnson consider a Great Society? The main goal was the total elimination of poverty and racial injustice. New major spending programs that addressed education, medical care, urban problems, rural poverty, and transportation were launched during this period. Anti-war Democrats complained that spending on the Vietnam War choked off the Great Society. What were […]

What is the Thomas principle? The Thomas theorem is a theory of sociology which was formulated in 1928 by W. I. Thomas and D. S. Thomas (1863–1947): “ If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences. ” In other words, the interpretation of a situation causes the action. What is an […]

What is one of the four freedoms that Roosevelt identifies in his Four Freedoms speech? As America entered the war these “four freedoms” – the freedom of speech, the freedom of worship, the freedom from want, and the freedom from fear – symbolized America’s war aims and gave hope in the following years to a […]

What makes consumers to make choices? But economists also believe that the choices people make are influenced by their incomes, by the prices of goods and services they consume, and by factors like where they live. This chapter introduces the economic theory of how consumers make choices about what to buy, how much to work, […]

What is delivery and acceptance of a deed? Delivery refers to two separate acts: the grantor’s intent to convey title, not just the physical handing over of the deed to the grantee; and. the grantee’s acceptance of the grant deed as an immediate conveyance. What is acceptance of a deed? Acceptance means the approval of […]

In what direction must a force act on a yo-yo? Since the object is in uniform circular motion it must have a net force that is directed toward the center of the circle. Since the yo-yo is moving… What is the direction of the force on the puck as it travels in a circle? The […]

Why do employees join unions? Because They Work! Labor unions give workers the power to negotiate for more favorable working conditions and other benefits through collective bargaining. Union members earn better wages and benefits than workers who aren’t union members. What appears to be the strongest reason to join a union? Economic needs. Dissatisfaction with […]

What is the role of Nepal in United Nations? Nepal served twice in the United Nations Security Council as an elected non-permanent member, in 1969-70 and in 1988-1989. Currently, Nepal is serving as a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the term 2018-2020. Nepal’s involvement is ever increasing. What is the […]