The term _____ is applied when someone is socially devalued by others because of an identifiable characteristic

A. disability
B. stigma
C. minority
D. accommodation


Answer: B

Sociology

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Moving police officers from automobiles to bicycles and foot patrol is part of a policy called

a. discretionary enforcement. b. community policing. c. due process. d. zero tolerance policy.

Sociology

Mores are

A. morals held mostly by those who are in the lower class b. the least important norms in a society c. the most important norms, reflecting what society values the most d. morals held mostly by those who are in the upper or ruling classes

Sociology

Sometimes individuals seek to assert or increase their status, not just through their occupation but also through:

a.) experiencing illness. b.) living in gated communities. c.) denouncing their American citizenship. d.) taking public transportation.

Sociology

The most common strain that occurs during virtually all stages of the life cycle is:

A. religious issues. B. when to have children and how to rear them. C. financial. D. sex roles and marital sexual relations.

Sociology