A social problem is defined as a condition that

a. harms everyone in a society.
b. harms only the poorest people in a society.
c. harms only the most powerful people in a society.
d. harms some or all members of a society and is usually controversial.


(Answer: d)

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__________ are considered deviant by many heterosexual Americans, including both powerful elites and average citizens, primarily because they do not conform to the dominant heterosexual norms

Fill in the blanks with correct word

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At approximately what age do children enter the "play stage," according to Mead, in which they pretend to be people in different roles, such as mothers, teachers, doctors, or police officers?

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