Much of the violence perpetrated against children and women continues because of long-standing cultural acceptance of the idea that
(a) males have absolute power in the family.
(b) women and children are basically evil creatures.
(c) women and children contribute little or nothing to society and should be reminded of their worthlessness.
(d) humans learn best when they are physically and mentally abused.
(a)
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_______ is a state of independence and self-determination
A. Authority B. Autonomy C. Intimacy D. None of these
According to Sutherland's differential association theory, people become criminals when they a. are more strongly socialized to break the law than to obey it
b. are genetically predisposed to deviate. c. lack socially approved means to realize socially established goals. d. lack proper attachment to others.
According to Marx, an individual's power is a reflection of one's ____
a. genetic heritage b. relationship to the means of economic production c. religious affiliation d. birth order e. parentage or ancestry
Which of these is NOT a cause of “mutant” statistics?
A. honest mistakes by people who do not have sufficient understanding of numbers B. intentional manipulation by political parties and interest groups C. enthusiasm for a cause and a desire to improve the impact of the statistic D. detailed explanations of definitions, measurement, and sampling provided to the media by researchers