Differential association theory argues that:

a. people learn to be deviant when their associates favor deviance over conformity.
b. people choose deviance over conformity when normal avenues for success are blocked.
c. deviance results from social inequality.
d. differences in crime rates are associated with age, sex and, race.


a

Sociology

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Women have organized many groups in all types of communities; these groups discuss and implement ideas in many areas, often without specific reference to the term __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

The proposed 2006 Indian Trust Reform Act sought to

a. provide a settlement to individual trust account holders and give some groups control over trust assets on reservations. b. increase the number of Native Americans in political office by creating positions designated for them. c. terminate the supervision of trusted Indian groups. d. provide Native Americans with the right to vote.

Sociology

George Homan’s _____ proposition explains how actors engage in behaviors that bring about the most coveted and desirable rewards.

a. success b. stimulus c. value d. rationality

Sociology

In the U.S., immigrants make up more than _____ of the labor force in industries such as agriculture, building and construction

a. one-fifth b. one-quarter c. one-third d. one-half

Sociology