A disproportionate number of black men are arrested, charged, and convicted of crimes. Sociologists might point to which of the following as a cause?

A. Income inequality
B. Cultural differences
C. Geographic pressures
D. Institutional racism


D. Institutional racism

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A heterosexual woman is more than ________ times as likely to get HIV/AIDS from a heterosexual man than a heterosexual man is to get it from a heterosexual female

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Pager's research employs which of the following methodologies?

a. triangulation with participant observation, survey methods, interviews. b. experimental design using matched pairs of individuals. c. participant observation of job applicant interaction with employers. d. survey design using questionnaire administered to both employer and job seekers.

Sociology

How did the middle class in the late 19th century achieve “death with order”?

a. By making sure that the death of loved ones occurred in full view of the family. b. The middle class felt that they could not achieve “death with order” c. By creating separate sphere ideology: men’s work away from the home, women’s work from men’s, specialists (medical, clerical, etc.). d. By preparing funeral arrangements far in advance.

Sociology