Which statement best illustrates the fundamental theme of sociology?

A. Social institutions, not individuals, are solely responsible for deviant behavior.
B. Individual behavior is motivated by subconscious thoughts.
C. In order to understand our experiences, we must focus on personal traits.
D. Everyday social life is the product of a complex interplay between social forces and personal characteristics.


D. Everyday social life is the product of a complex interplay between social forces and personal characteristics.

Sociology

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Police officials in the state of Fleurania recently raided several illegal brothels, arrested many pimps and streetwalkers in Plato, a flourishing county in Fleurania. These raids are part of the state's policy of eliminating prostitution

Which of the following models for approaching prostitution did the police officials follow in the given example? a.laissez-faire model b. regulation model c. zoning model d. control model

Sociology

In Laumann et al's study of sexual behavior, which of the following was NOT part of the design?

A. Interviews with clergy and social service providers. B. Census data about the community areas. C. Survey data about sexual behavior. D. All of the above were included in the study. E. Only A and C, but not B.

Sociology

What do Bureaucracies have in common? How are they different?

What will be an ideal response

Sociology

A system of marriage that unites only two partners is called ________

a. polygyny. b. polygamy. c. polyandry. d. monogamy.

Sociology