In the aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, relief was slow in coming and looting was commonplace. For those who were caught stealing other people's possessions, "mob justice" became an issue. This illustrates which theory?
a. Convergence theory b. Contagion theory
c. Emergent norm theory d. Circular reaction theory
c
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From the order perspective, the educational system reinforces the existing inequalities in society
a. true b. false
About what proportion of elderly citizens depend on Social Security for over 50% of their income?
A) 1/4 B) 1/3 C) 1/2 D) 2/3
Which of the following states that no single group controls political decisions but instead a variety of interest groups influence those decisions through a process of coalition building and bargaining?
a. the ecological model b. the functionalist model c. the pluralist model d. the power elite model
Describe a multigenerational household and the effects it might have on the families who live in them.
What will be an ideal response?