Strain theory was formulated by Robert Merton

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


true

Sociology

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Today, many families can sustain their class status only through the economic contributions of employed wives

a. true b. false

Sociology

Forgiveness occurs at two different levels. What are they?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Marital satisfaction may be higher for the elderly than for those in the intermediate stages of the family life course

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

According to the reasoning of Sutherland and Cressey, if the definitions favorable to law violation outweigh the definitions unfavorable to law violation, the balance scale is tipped and the youth __________

a. loses interest in society b. can never become a law-abiding citizen c. slips into juvenile delinquency d. will become a ward of the state

Sociology