Apply a functionalist perspective to explain the existence and persistence of crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. It regards deviance as an abnormality that society seeks to eliminate, much as an organism seeks to rid itself of a parasite. At the same time, functionalist theory sees a certain amount of deviant behavior as useful--or functional--for society. It suggests that deviance--or the labeling of some behaviors as deviant--contributes to social solidarity by enhancing members' sense of the boundary between right and wrong.
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Industrialized societies will organize their economic activities in one of two modes, either capitalism or socialism
a. true b. false
What is a foster home? What are some of the benefits of foster homes?
What will be an ideal response?
Explain the reflection hypothesis. Discuss two observations from today’s society that are consistent with it and two that are inconsistent.
What will be an ideal response?
Toby is creating a new parenting program and is connecting with local schools to expand the field of reach for his program. NEPEF would call this skill _________.
a. Develop. b. Grow. c. Embrace. d. Build.