Read the following four statements about the social foundations of deviance. Select the one statement that is FALSE.
a. Deviance exists only in relation to cultural norms.
b. There are many acts that are always and everywhere deviant.
c. People become deviant as others define them that way.
d. What the norms are and how people apply them involve social power.
b. There are many acts that are always and everywhere deviant.
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whether the partner is a potential spouse or a partner for a life-long relationship ("going out"), or getting together sexually with no strings attached ("hooking up"). A) dating B) courtship C) engagement D) marriage
The stained glass ceiling refers to the
A. ability of women to fill leadership positions within religious institutions. B. difficulty women face obtaining leadership positions within religious institutions. C. difficulty women have in practicing their beliefs within the U.S. religious system. D. None of these answers is correct.
This group is often the target of racism in the United States.
A. Asian Americans B. Latino/as C. blacks D. all of these
Religion is a powerful socialization agent. What is the impact of religion during one’s childhood?
A. Religious instruction can contribute to the identities children construct in their childhood. B. Children typically develop very different belief systems than those of their parents. C. Regardless of how they are raised, children tend to grow away from their earliest religious training. D. Children are likely to not understand religion until they are adults.