Which sociological perspective believes that social problems are the result of social, economic, or political inequalities in society?
A. interactionist theory
B. feminist theory
C. functionalist theory
D. conflict theory
Answer: D
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a. Hispanics are more likely to intermarry. b. African Americans are more likely to intermarry. c. Hispanic women are more likely to intermarry. d. African American women are more likely to marry.
Although smallpox death rates have declined, it was still endemic in some countries in 2010
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Liu and Wilkinson conclude that the marriage-equality movement and resulting policies will ______.
a. effectively help reduce transgender individual’s experiences of discrimination b. reduce perceived discrimination of transmen but not of transwomen c. reduce stigma for same-sex couples, but will not improve the experiences of transgender couples d. exacerbate stigma and minority stress as the fight continues
According to Gresham Sykes, the major problems faced by new inmates like the loss of liberty, a lack of material possessions, deprivation of goods and services, the loss of heterosexual relationships, the loss of personal autonomy, and a reduction in personal security were referred to as the ________.
A. prison argots B. inmate subcultures C. essential corrections D. pains of imprisonment