Before 1970, divorce laws in the United States were based on the concept of

a. crime.
b. fault.
c. marriage as religious contract.
d. marriage as a civil contract.


b

Sociology

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The initial reactions of people in political and economic power to the spread and control of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) implied that ________

a. societal reaction to all diseases results from a complex intertwining of biology with political, social, and cultural considerations b. people respond to all diseases with the same sense of urgency and importance irrespective of its nature and reasons for origin c. the powerful elites in a society can influence people's attitude to certain diseases only to a small extent d. the stigma and socio-cultural opinions attached to a disease become obsolete when people realize that the suffering those affected is enormous

Sociology

Eyewitness testimony is the most influential evidence for juries. Ironically, this same testimony is extremely reliable

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

While being legally married to Cassie, James married Lisa, too. James has engaged in ________

A) hypergamy B) homogamy C) bigamy D) endogamy

Sociology

Why did São Paulo, Brazil, decide to ban all outdoor advertising?

A. The city was seeing an increase in crime as more guns were being advertised. B. The city wanted to follow the example of other Brazilian cities. C. The city was concerned about the effects of the advertising. D. The city was running out of space on billboards.

Sociology