In order for something to be considered deviant

a. it must be against the law

b. everyone in society must regard it as deviant.
c. it must violate socially created rules and norms.
d. it must have negative consequences.


c

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The principles of mass and mandatory education in the United States go back to Thomas Jefferson's belief that education and democracy go hand in hand

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Sociology

Which of the following does NOT suggest the misuse of authority?

a. Popular athletes who discuss the nutritional value of cereals on TV commercials. b. Movie stars who are paid to evaluate the taste of different coffee brands at supermarket openings. c. Social scientists who discuss inequality in their classrooms. d. Political figures, without any medical expertise, who argue that marijuana can "fry your brain" e. Celebrities who promote specific vitamin supplements.

Sociology

Read the four statements below. Only one is correct; which is it?

a. Members of traditional societies conform; members of modern societies do not. b. Members of modern societies conform; members of traditional societies do not. c. Members of both traditional and modern societies conform, but to different degrees and for different reasons. d. Neither members of traditional nor modern societies conform.

Sociology

What do sociologists traditionally call media that are intended to reach a relatively anonymous audience?

A. entertainment B. mass media C. new media D. All of these answers are correct.

Sociology