Some acts, such as murder, are inherently deviant
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
F
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According to functionalists, deviance is dysfunctional because it ____________.
A. bolsters the economy B. is cheap and inexpensive C. decreases confidence in institutions D. provides permanent safety valves E. destroys social unity
Society's perception of childhood has varied little over the course of American history
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Kitsuse (1977) redefined the study of
a. social deviance as a form of institutional interaction often involving power elites. b. social problems as a form of male domination as predicted by feminist theory. c. social deviance as a majority-minority interaction between interest groups. d. social problems as claims that particular conditions be viewed as public issues and to study the claims makers.
Which theory views society as being shaped by competition, the struggle for power, and an unequal distribution of resources?
A. symbolic interactionist theory B. structural-functionalist theory C. feminist theory D. conflict theory