Why are rates of imprisonment higher in the United States than anywhere else in the world?
What will be an ideal response?
Imprisonment rates are higher in the United States because of harsher sentencing policies, especially for drug-related offenses, such as mandatory minimums and "three strikes and you're out" laws.
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According to a federal study in 2005, __________ were twice as likely to have their vehicles searched, and __________ were five times more likely
A) Latinos; Caucasians B) Asian Americans; African Americans C) African Americans; Latinos D) Caucasians; Asian Americans
The notion of a pure race is a myth
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The purpose of using the sociology of knowledge to understand media and pop culture is best described as understanding
a) who generates ideas leads to an acknowledgement of their social context. b) how the media manipulates ideas while the sociology of knowledge helps restructure them. c) the research focus of the sociology of knowledge in order to grasp the media's impact on society. d) the ways a culture reproduces images in order to better depict gender roles.
What are the main differences between subcultures and countercultures? Please provide examples of each.
What will be an ideal response?