When the labeling theory and the conflict theory of deviance are linked, they could explain
a. why youth cultures create their own types of styles, such as tattoos and piercings
b. how deviance actually contributes to stability within society.
c. why members of oppressed groups are more likely to be incarcerated or institutionalized.
d. how deviance is defined.
c
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A) chi-square statistic B) phi coefficient C) zeta coefficient D) Z score
Which of the following is a criticism of feminist perspectives of health and illness?
A. Feminist scholars sometimes gloss over the fact that social class, rather than gender, has a big effect on people's health. B. Feminist scholars overemphasize lifestyle choices that affect people's health. C. Feminists scholars tend to ignore the contributions of medical and health care systems. D. Feminist scholars do not address structural factors such as laws and government policies. E. Feminist scholars overemphasize the social constructions of health and illness.
What is the duality of sociology?
A. Individuals both influence and are influenced by society. B. Individuals are both aware and unaware of their role in society. C. Sociologists are required to both generalize and stereotype. D. Sociologists both collect data and analyze the information.
In Eclipse of Reason by Horkheimer, _________ has been reduced to the purpose of a useful tool in the control of nature.
a. Reason b. Truth c. Individuality d. Productivity