According to the Marxist explanation of deviance, the cause of deviance can be traced to
a) the gap between the goals of success and the means of achieving them.
b) the breakdown of the family and other social controls.
c) the presence of diverse cultural groups in American society.
d) the exploitative nature of capitalism.
d) the exploitative nature of capitalism.
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Which of these is TRUE of the contemporary central role of cities in consumption?
A. It has expanded into more cities worldwide. B. It has intensified but not expanded. C. It has been reduced due to Internet use and suburban malls. D. It has been supplemented by many more types of consumer services.
Imperialism drove the 19th century, ______ drove the 20th century?
A) communism B) democracy C) dictatorships D) nationalism
This text has four themes. Which is NOT one of them?
a. Sociological understanding of social problems requires a comparative perspective. b. Sociological understanding of social problems requires a qualitative approach. c. Sociological understanding of social problems requires linking individual experiences with social structure. d. Sociological understanding of social problems requires recognizing the importance of social inequality.
Adherents to the residual view of public assistance generally hold each of the following opinions except:
A. Assistance should be discouraged by making payments too low for anyone to really want it B. A punitive approach deepens feelings of inadequacy and dependency C. Assistance should be made as unpleasant as possible as a deterrent to its use D. Assistance should be denied to anyone who is guilty of a voluntary quit