Prior to reviewing relevant literature, a sociologist must ______.
A. collect data
B. uncover questions in need of answers
C. develop his or her research method
D. recruit participants
Answer: B
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Which of the following is/are consistent with the conflict view of deviance?
a. The ruling class controls all major institutions and uses them to protect its interests. b. The laws that define what is criminal reflect the values and interests of the ruling class. c. Offenses most commonly committed by the elites are not harshly punished. d. all of the above
Why is there no universal definition of terrorism?
A) Because academics are more interested in the human costs of terrorism instead of the legal costs. B) Because academics and legal experts do not typically share information. C) Because different actors apply the term according to their own political objectives. D) Because it is impossible to enforce laws in other countries, so there is no point in defining terrorism.
According toMichael Messner’s research on men and sports, sports
A. no longer play an important part in most men’s lives. B. are a fun pastime but have limited effects on socialization. C. play an important part in gender role socialization. D. are now more important to women than to men.
Sociologists define status as __________
a. the prestige accorded to individuals and to important social or economic roles b. the views of individuals who have important social or economic roles c. a classification system that dominates the upper levels of society d. the right to lay claim to special rewards