Category: Sociology

When was tap dancing most popular? From the 1930s to the 1950s, tap dance sequences became a staple of movies and television. When did tap dance originated? 1700s What happened to tap in the 1950s and 1960s? In the mid- to late 1950s, the style of entertainment changed. Jazz music and tap dance declined, while […]

What were the causes of the Vietnam conflict? In general, historians have identified several different causes of the Vietnam War, including: the spread of communism during the Cold War, American containment, and European imperialism in Vietnam. Why did the United States become involved in the conflict between North and South Vietnam? China had become communist […]

What crimes were Sacco and Vanzetti accused of committing? Sacco and Vanzetti were charged with committing robbery and murder at the Slater and Morrill shoe factory in South Braintree. On the afternoon of April 15, 1920, payroll clerk Frederick Parmenter and security guard Alessandro Berardelli were shot to death and robbed of over $15,000 in […]

What do you call someone who works in agriculture? farmer. noun. someone who owns a farm or manages it as their job. What are the different types of farmers? Top 10 Types of Farming Practiced Across the World Arable Farming. Arable farming involves growing of crops only in warm climate. Pastoral Farming. Mixed Farming. Subsistence […]

What is the central idea of this poem? The central idea of a poem is the poem’s theme or ‘what it’s about’ if you like. Although many shy away from poems being ‘about’ something, at the end of the day, the poet had something in mind when it was written, and that something is the […]

Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean water legislation governing water use and quality in the Florida Everglades and the United States? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are the federal agencies responsible for implementing the Clean Water Act. Which organization is responsible for enforcing clean water? EPA […]

What are signal words or phrases? Transitions (or signal words) are words and phrases that show the connection between ideas. What are some examples of signal words? Here are some examples of signal words and phrases: “as a result,” “nevertheless,” “at the same time,” and “similarly.” Yes, I have used a signal word here (“similarly”) […]

What is Polychronic time orientation? Polychronic time orientation refers to the cultures where people tend to view time as a fluid concept go with the “flow” of the time. Time-based schedule is followed loosely, and changes or interruptions are viewed as a normal part of the routine. Which is an example of a Polychronic culture? […]

What does conducting sociological research generalizability mean? empirical generalizability means research results can be applied to a larger population, whereas theoretical generalizability means research results can be applied to larger processes. How do you conduct a sociological research? These are (1) selecting a topic, (2) defining the problem, (3) reviewing the literature, (4) formulating a […]

Is a statement of net position the same as a balance sheet? The statement of net assets presents the same information as a balance sheet: It assesses the balance of a government’s assets—the resources it can use to provide service and operate the government—against its liabilities—its obligations to turn over resources to other organizations or […]