According to Merton, _______ use illegal or deviant means of obtaining the accepted goal of achieving material wealth.
a.) ritualistic
b.) innovators
c.) conformists
d.) retreatists
Answer: b.) innovators
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Producers of TV shows that depict violence often ignore the studies that indicate that children who watch violence are more likely to be aggressive, have fewer friends, and have poorer relationships with their parents than children who do not watch violent shows. The producers of the violent TV shows probably ignore the research because: a. they did not understand the researcher
b. the findings contradict deeply held beliefs. c. the findings conflict with the producers' vested interests. d. of logistical problems. e. of administrative control interferes.
When a wealthy person’s Facebook page is filled with photos of the many weekdays they spend playing golf at expensive golf courses as a hobby instead of in the office, it exemplifies Veblen’s concept of:
a. extravagance b. conspicuous consumption c. class egotism d. conspicuous leisure
How do Marx’s and Weber’s approaches to social stratification differ? Which do you think is the most useful today?
Please provide the best answer for the statement.