The case of the Jena Six is an example of __________

A) racial profiling
B) a racially biased justice system
C) mandatory sentencing
D) determinate sentencing


Answer: B

Sociology

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In his study at Stanford, Zimbardo attempted to understand prison conditions through studying

a. prisons and guards from real prisons in a laboratory situation. b. attitudes of government and business leaders toward prisoners. c. public attitudes toward prison conditions. d. college students in a laboratory situation. e. college students in their real life situations.

Sociology

The rate of weapons-related homicide has decreased recently, largely because of a decline in __________, but also because of the waning of the crack epidemic

a. gun control laws b. violence c. sale of cocaine d. indiscipline in gangs e. gang-related shootings

Sociology

Which of the following marriages is likely to be the most cohesive?

a. Bob and Mary (married 28 years) both grew up in small, rural towns in the South and are both Baptist. b. Tom and June are a dual-career couple. Tom lives in Los Angeles and Mary lives in Boston, so they only see each other once every few months. c. Mark and Lilly who have been married for only 3 months. Mark is Jewish and grew up in New York City. Lilly is Catholic and grew up in a small Texas town. d. It is impossible to say because there really hasn't been any research on the subject of cohesiveness.

Sociology

After studying 162 low-income single mothers, social scientists concluded that we are not witnessing a rejection of the ideal marriage and the American dream of family.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology