From the radical left view, the real crime in U.S. society is

a. the absence of swift and effective punishment.
b. the extent of economic inequality.
c. people's weak consciences.
d. inadequacy of the family and community in properly socializing and integrating people.


(Answer: b)

Sociology

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Briefly summarize Freud's theory of personality and explain why most sociologists have negative reactions to his analysis

What will be an ideal response

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In the context of internalized homophobia, Gonzales (2014 ) noted that:

A) heterosexual adults are lonelier than LGBT adults. B) heterosexual adults have lower self-esteem than LGBT adults. C) LGBT people report better mental health conditions than nontransgender populations. D) many LGBT people report worse physical health conditions than heterosexuals.

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Which of the following is an assumption of the structural functionalist approach in sociology?

A. Society is an arena of interacting individuals who behave in accord with their definitions of situations and who create shared meanings as they interact. B. Society is an integrated system of interdependent parts, bound together by shared values and norms. C. Society is a system of diverse groups, with conflicting values and interests, vying with each other for power, wealth, and other valued resources. D. Society is a system of the perspectives of individuals, including their attitudes and ideologies.

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