Based on functionalist, conflict, and interactionist perspectives, how might the "drug problem" be reduced or eliminated in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
• Conflict perspective proposes that legislation and political/corporate remedies are needed.
• Symbolic Interactionist propose that the subculture needs to change to change drug use.
• Functionalist propose that it is now necessary to use formal mechanisms of social control to prohibit people from taking illegal drugs or driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
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a. patrilocal. b. matrilineal. c. matrilocal. d. polygynous.
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A. South America B. Asia C. sub-Saharan Africa D. the Middle East
Which of the following is a structural-functionalist assumption that Talcott Parson operated under? Select all, but only those that apply.
a. Systems are orderly and have interdependent parts. b. Systems balance themselves out. c. Systems maintain boundaries with their environment. d. Systems maintain themselves.
What is the only type of authority associated with bureaucracy?
A. traditional B. rational-legal C. charismatic D. domination