Conflict theory emphasizes inequality within the education system
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
True
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The author of the text indicates that subcultures __________
a. essentially establish in-groups and out-groups b. are by definition subversive c. are always job-related d. weaken America
Service-oriented economies, the development of mega-cities, and disengagement and cynicism in politics are characteristics of what type of society?
A. postmodern B. premodern C. modern D. bimodern
At what point did motherhood become a primary cultural goal in the United States?
a) 1950s b) 1970s c) 1930s d) 1990s
The changing attitudes toward marijuana can be difficult to fit into our understanding of crime. At the federal level, the drug is classified as a controlled substance and possession and distribution may carry severe penalties. In most states, possession is a criminal offense with penalties including jail. In a few states, possession is treated as a misdemeanor and in a handful of states, beginning with Colorado and Washington, recreational marijuana possession is now legal. What does this suggest about the difficulties of measuring changes in crime rates over time?
a.) Definitions of crimes change over time. b.) Law enforcement agencies keep unreliable records. c.) Increasing numbers of people are committing crimes but may not be caught. d.)Federal and state laws often contradict each other.