What is the concept of Homogamy? Homogamy is marriage between individuals who are, in some culturally important way, similar to each other. It is a form of assortative mating. The union may be based on socioeconomic status, class, gender, caste, ethnicity, or religion, or age in the case of the so-called age homogamy. What is […]
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture?
What is the spread of Hellenistic culture? First the Greeks (and others) spread their culture around the Mediterranean, then Alexander and the Hellenistic kingdoms spread trade and culture eastward to India, north into Central Asia, and south into Africa. They established a firm connection of trade and exchange with India and central Asia that was […]
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement?
Why was MLK the leader of the civil rights movement? He was the driving force behind watershed events such as the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the 1963 March on Washington, which helped bring about such landmark legislation as the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. When did Martin Luther King give the other […]
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication?
Which of the following is an example of using nonverbal communication? What Are Types of Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication types include facial expressions, gestures, paralinguistics such as loudness or tone of voice, body language, proxemics or personal space, eye gaze, haptics (touch), appearance, and artifacts. Which of the following is an example of using an […]
Who supported the anti-federalists?
Who supported the anti-federalists? Anti-Federalists, in early U.S. history, a loose political coalition of popular politicians, such as Patrick Henry, who unsuccessfully opposed the strong central government envisioned in the U.S. Constitution of 1787 and whose agitations led to the addition of a Bill of Rights. What nation did the Anti-Federalists support? Many Anti-Federalists preferred […]
Was anyone held responsible for the Triangle Shirtwaist fire?
Was anyone held responsible for the Triangle Shirtwaist fire? In the end, no one truly bore sole responsibility for the deaths of 146 employees at the Triangle Shirtwaist factory. Isaac Harris and Max Blanck were acquitted for manslaughter and were later brought back to court for civil suits. What changes came from the Triangle Shirtwaist […]
What is stereotype in psychology?
What is stereotype in psychology? In social psychology, a stereotype is a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people. By stereotyping we infer that a person has a whole range of characteristics and abilities that we assume all members of that group have. What is the meaning of stereotype? In […]
What was the cowboy strike?
What was the cowboy strike? In 1883 a group of cowboys began a 2½-month strike against five ranches, the LIT, the LX, the LS, the LE, and the T Anchor, which they believed were controlled by corporations or individuals interested in ranching only as a speculative venture for quick profit. What invention killed the cowboy? […]
How does the climate of the Northeast affect life there?
How does the climate of the Northeast affect life there? How do you think the climate of the Northeast would most likely affect life there? The climate in the Northeast us hot in summer and cold in the winters. People who live in the Northeast go swimming, farm, and play outside in the summer and […]
What are the symptoms of psychological problems?
What are the symptoms of psychological problems? Symptoms Feeling sad or down. Confused thinking or reduced ability to concentrate. Excessive fears or worries, or extreme feelings of guilt. Extreme mood changes of highs and lows. Withdrawal from friends and activities. Significant tiredness, low energy or problems sleeping. What are the most effective coping mechanisms? Types […]