In which stage of a social movement do the people involved come together to share their concerns and make claims about the need for change?
a. coalescence
b. formalization
c. decline
d. emergence
(Answer: d)
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a. Conflict theorists b. Labeling theorists c. Order theorists d. Victim blamers
Studies measuring the impact of television on children's attitudes indicate __________
A) no correlation at all between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes B) inconclusive findings about the amount of television viewed and children's attitudes C) significant correlations between amount of television viewed and children's attitudes D) black, not white, children are more easily influenced
There are several reasons that contribute to the challenge associated with the transition to parenthood, according to Alice Rossi. Which is NOT one of them?
a) Pronatalist sentiment may pressure people to become parents even they may not be ready or want to be parents. b) Most people are surprised to find that being a parent is quite different from being a child. c) Most parents have limited experience in childcare. d) Becoming a parent is abrupt, unlike many other roles. e) Complex changes must occur in the couple's relationship, and activities become more instrumental.
What developed in response to a lack of focus on women and crime?
a. Strain theory b. Differential association c. Feminist criminology d. Labeling theory