Which of the following is most likely to be responded to with treatment, thus illustrating the medicalization of deviance?

A. Gang violence
B. Body piercing
C. Alcoholism
D. Gender inequality


Answer: C

Sociology

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In stepbrother/sister incest, the average age of the brother was about ________ years old and that of the sister about ________ years old

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Some studies indicate that users of pornography have more progressive, as opposed to traditional, attitudes about sex

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

If a symbolic interactionist analyzed the Super Bowl, s/he would probably focus on:

a. what meanings the individual players assign to winning or losing. b. differences in the organization of the two teams. c. conflict between owners, managers, and players over salary. d. evolution and change within each team's structure.

Sociology

Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of social assistance, social insurance, and fiscal welfare programs.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology