According to the textbook, what is the definition of criminalization?

A. the assumption that deviance is socially created by collective human judgments and ideas
B. the assumption that all human behavior can be considered either inherently good or inherently bad
C. defining problematic behaviors as illegal acts requiring punishment
D. defining problematic behaviors as medical problems requiring treatment


C. defining problematic behaviors as illegal acts requiring punishment

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true of a cisgender?

A. A cisgender's assigned sex is different from that of his or her gender identity. B. A cisgender is likely to experience different fears before and after transition. C. A cisgender is more likely to undergo medical procedures for sex change than a trans gender. D. A cisgender's gender recognition by others is the same as his or her self-identification.

Sociology

A 1990 study by the United States Department of Justice showed that only 50% of large police departments had special units for policing juveniles

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The resources available to an organization depend on:

a. the amount of resources that are controlled by group members. b. the proportion of their resources that movement members are willing to give. c. both the amount of resources and the proportion of those resources that members are willing to give. d. the political climate in which the movement is occurring.

Sociology