The term social control refers to the

What will be an ideal response?


techniques and strategies for preventing deviant behavior in any society

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Which of the following sociologists examined religion as a source of solidarity with a group or society?

A. Max Weber B. Émile Durkheim C. Karl Marx D. W. E. B. Du Bois

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Which statement about the accuracy of information about research findings obtained from the Internet is most accurate?

A. Popular media websites virtually never misstate, exaggerate, or otherwise distort research findings. B. There really are no longer any reasonably reliable websites. It is best to rely on professional journals. C. It’s best to find a handful of websites that you’re comfortable with and stick to them, even if they do sometimes distort research findings. D. It is always important to consider who owns the website, as some corporations and organizations may be motivated to misstate research findings.

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What is most important for the modern feminist movements is an intellectually-grounded critique of patriarchy that simultaneously attends to the distinct meanings of 'womanhood' or 'manhood'. And, of course, it is the job of intellectuals to engage with the public about these distinctions, but to make the argument that they cannot serve as the basis for discrimination against women.

a. socialist feminism b. liberal feminism c. radical feminism d. cultural feminism

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In terms of the surprise of the ritual and the selection of the ring, which of the following was the least common, as illustrated by the respondents in this study?

a. The couple picks out the ring together. b. The man picks out the ring himself, without any input from the woman. c. The woman provided some information to the man about the ring, but he picked it out not in her presence. d. There was a period of time after the ring was purchased that the woman was "in the dark" about the final purchase.

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