Merton's version of anomie-strain theory is based on the premise that
a) the breakdown of social norms, or anomie, allows deviance to occur.
b) society encourages the individual to engage in deviance.
c) deviant behavior is the expression of the individual's primitive psychological desires.
d) society cannot restrain the individual from using power to prevent deviance.
b) society encourages the individual to engage in deviance.
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A. Jane Addams B. Mary Wollstonecraft C. Charlotte Perkins Gilman D. Harriet Martineau
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A. It studies the social construction of reality. B. It studies the conflict that occurs with inequality. C. It studies the way components of society work to everyone's mutual benefit. D. It studies the way status levels separate groups from another.
Which of the following is included as part of Neil Smelser's value-added approach to understanding collective behavior?
A. emergence of individual behavior B. structural resilience C. mobilization for action D. effective social control
The Gentleman's Agreement of 1907 between Japan and the United States
A. ended the war between Japan and the United States. B. resulted in Japan's not issuing passports to skilled and unskilled workers. C. established an "open door" immigration policy for Japanese persons. D. caused massive deportations of Japanese persons.