Discuss why violence may or may not be defined as a social problem. Give examples of behavior that illustrate how a particular type of violence may or may not be defined as acceptable.
What will be an ideal response?
- What do the actors intend by their actions?
- Does the violence conform to or violate social norms and values?
- Does the violence support or threaten the social order?
- Is the violence committed by or against the government?
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A) Whites B) Blacks C) Native Americans D) Hispanics
The original entry of Mexican Americans into the U.S. was the result of a. military conquest
b. treaty terms negotiated at the end of the Spanish American War. c. flight from a repressive political regime. d. illegal migrations across the border into California and Texas.
A dependent variable is a(n)
a. theoretical concept. b. variable influencing other variables. c. causal variable. d. attribute e. variable influenced by other variables.
Which group of women have the lowest risk of divorce?
a. African American b. Latino c. Asian American d. Native American