Describe the reasons that murder is so newsworthy. What does media coverage of murder indicate about the viewing population?
What will be an ideal response?
• Murder is sensationalized, everyone wants the details, makes the murderer infamous
• The viewing audience wants to hear about murders or they wouldn’t be covered
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Which of the following is a difference between ascribed and achieved statuses?
A) ?Ascribed statuses cannot be noticed physically, whereas achieved statuses are physically notable. B) ?Unlike ascribed statuses, achieved statuses dictate social standing. C) ?Unlike ascribed statuses, achieved statuses remain the same from the time of birth. D) ?Ascribed statuses cannot be controlled, whereas achieved statuses can be controlled and changed. E) ?Ascribed statuses are variable, whereas achieved statuses are invariable.
Which of the following is the significance of celebrating Mother's Day?
A) It is our society's way of emphasizing that women are solely responsible for bringing up children. B) It is our society's way of supporting antinatalism. C) It is our society's way of stressing that women are naturally meant to be pro-life. D) It is our society's way of reaffirming its value for having children.
Some participants in alternative sports resist attempts to make their sports more like mainstream power and performance sports because they don't want to
A. have older people to develop interests in their sports. B. make changes in their equipment or the tricks they do. C. see competition replace creativity and support for other participants. D. have their friends watch them while they display their skills.
__________ is a structural barrier to attending college for vulnerable groups
a. School size b. Discrimination by an admissions counselor c. High tuition d. A GPA requirement