Status inconsistency is always detrimental to society and creates interpersonal conflicts that must be resolved
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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Offshoring involve moving U.S. factories to places abroad where wages are lower, unions are weaker or nonexistent, and the business climate is more receptive
a. true b. false
Which crime is best explained by Merton's theory of anomie?
a. A man rapes a stranger. b. A man murders is wife. c. A teenager steals a pair of expensive sneakers because he can't afford it. d. A drunk driver commits a hit-and-run.
“Outplacement companies”
a. are programs that offer assistance to laid-off employees. b. are private employment agencies that specialize in finding jobs for the elderly. c. offer mental health services to employees of subscribing organizations. d. assist government workers with insurance and retirement benefits.
Why do sociologists believe that so many elderly Americans are cohabiting?
A) They have increased sexual desires. B) They cannot afford to lose Social Security benefits. C) They have a deep fear of divorce. D) They are unconcerned about social mores.