Which of the following would be considered a part of the sociological conception of crime?
a. Behaviors that violate a specific criminal statute, such as robbery
b. Violations of regulatory law created by agencies of the federal government such as the Federal Trade Commission.
c. Odd behavior on city streets and elevators, which may not be considered against the law of a government, but still disrupt social order.
d. Both a and b
d
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Karl Marx argued that to understand major problems in societies, it does social scientists little good to look for the social relations of exploitation between groups
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Before 1900, the most common causes of death in the United States were
A. chronic diseases. B. infectious diseases. C. accidents and trauma. D. infant and maternal mortality. E. diseases of old age.
Which theoretical perspective would most likely argue that poverty promotes poor health in a variety of ways, such as lacking the money to purchase a nutritious diet or a safe living environment?
A. symbolic interaction B. functionalist C. open concept D. conflict