_____ states that the labels people are given affect their own and others' perceptions of them, thus channeling their behavior into either deviance or conformity

a. Deviance theory
b. Control theory
c. Labeling theory
d. Neutralization


c. Labeling theory

Sociology

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A socialist who argues that changing gender roles would lead to social disorder and instability is a(n) ________

a. abolitionist b. suffragist c. conflict theorist d. functionalist

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When young people commit violent acts against their mothers, they are

likely to experience negative feelings. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The idea that "separate but equal is inherently unequal" was expressed in which of the following Supreme Court decisions?

a. Brown v. Board of Education, Topeka b. Endo v. United States c. Plessy v. Ferguson d. Wade v. Rowe

Sociology

How many interpersonal relationships are possible in a one-child family?

A) Four B) Three C) Five D) Six

Sociology