Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. According to the research of Kai Erikson, the Puritans' persecution of Quakers and the execution of women suspected of being witches represented continuing attempts to define and redefine the boundaries of their community.
2. According to Howard Becker, labeling theory was conceived as a sole explanation for deviance.
3. Within the last ten years, the proportion of major crimes committed by women has increased, but violent crimes committed by women have declined.
4. Owning a gun is considered a deviant act in the United States.
5. Although medical marijuana is legal in the state of California, you can still be prosecuted for possession of the drug under federal law.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
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A) women's rights movements around the globe B) women no longer needing them for reproductive purposes C) economic changes that have limited and constricted their roles and opportunities D) all of the above
Social theory focuses on "how things should be."
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A study which found that Orthodox Jewish girls have developed bones stronger than boys because while boys engage in intensive study of religious texts, girls run and play, supports the social constructionist perspective by demonstrating that:
a. Biological differences can be influenced by social reality. b. Social differences can be influenced by biological reality. c. Sex differences are not culturally determined. d. Sex shapes gender.
In ________, the Professional Education Council of the American Correctional Association developed a model entry test for correctional officers.
A. 1980 B. 1990 C. 2000 D. 1970