Among the Amish, what is the term for ignoring a member of the community because he or she has broken an important covenant?

A) seclusion
B) cosmology
C) shunning
D) being slain by the spirit


C

Sociology

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Derek believes that all immigrants belong to underdeveloped countries and migrate to his country in search of jobs and better standards of living

He believes that such people are suitable for physically demanding jobs and not for intellectually demanding jobs. Derek's opinions about immigrants are an example of ________. a. stereotypes b. pluralities c. marginalities d. ethnophaulisms

Sociology

Embezzlement is a form of white-collar crime

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

A ______ is a highly rational and efficient organization.

A. group B. collectivity C. bureaucracy D. society

Sociology

Which of the following statements regarding drugs and crime is true?

A. Jail or prison time alone has little effect on reducing drug addiction or on promoting recovery. B. The reason that crime is highly associated with the use of marijuana, barbiturates, and methamphetamine is because people who use these drugs can rarely support their habit on their own without resorting to crime. C. Research has shown that very few drug abusers have a criminal history except for those who use heroin. D. The crimes committed that are associated with drugs tend to be violent crimes such as murder or rape.

Sociology