Chambliss's analysis of the English legal system showed that the vagrancy laws
a) helped the poor to improve their lives.
b) benefited the ordinary citizens the most.
c) aggravated the crime problem.
d) served the interests of the influential members of society.
d) served the interests of the influential members of society.
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Looking at childhood in global perspective, we find that
a. childhood is a time of play and learning everywhere. b. rich societies extend childhood much longer than do poor societies. c. poor societies extend childhood much longer than do rich societies. d. biological immaturity is the main factor that defines childhood.
Which sociological perspective views the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups?
A. functionalist perspective B. conflict perspective C. interactionist perspective D. global perspective
Which of the following ideas about the function of religion reflects the functionalist perspective?
A. It promotes social control and the enforcement of social norms. B. It is reflected in the role of religion in everyday life. C. It reinforces existing patterns of social equality. D. It can be reviewed in terms of costs and rewards.
Racial categories are
a. inflexible historical constructs. b. meaningful to people of color but do not really apply to Whites. c. socially defined and change over time. d. determined by strict biological criteria.