We live in a society where people's ascribed characteristics (race, class, sex) are the best determinants of where people will end up, and a society in which we believe anyone can make it if he or she works hard enough. These contrasts illustrate the ____

Fill in the blank with correct word


both/and

Sociology

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Of the following, which socializing agent has the MOST influence on one's political socialization?

A. workplace B. peer groups C. family D. religion

Sociology

According to __________ theory, an individual is likely to deviate when they feel that the institutionalized means for obtaining success are not realistic for them.

A) deterrence B) reentry C) strain D) labeling

Sociology

The capital Greek letter “sigma” is the symbol for

A) “average of.” B) “sum of.” C) “variance of.” D) “median of.”

Sociology

The concept of deterrence is ________ oriented.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology