An inmate enters prison and is stripped of her clothing and advised that from this point on she will be referred to only by number. This is an example of
A. anticipatory socialization.
B. a rite of passage.
C. a degradation ceremony.
D. ascription.
C. a degradation ceremony.
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Symbolic interaction theory is commonly criticized because ___________.
A. it has lost its bearings by concentrating on personal issues like greater sexual freedom B. it often ignores cooperation and harmony C. it often glosses over widespread inequality that a handful of powerful people create and maintain D. it is so focused on order and stability that it often ignores social change E. it overlooks the widespread impact of macro-level factors on our everyday behavior and relationships
____________ primarily concentrates on human existence over geographic space and evolutionary time, meaning that it focuses more on traditional societies and the development of diverse cultures
a. Sociologyb. Anthropology c. Archeology d. Psychology
Explain this statement: "The lack of correspondence between the society and the nation-state can be a source of social tension."
What will be an ideal response?
Homosexuality was a diagnosable illness for much of U.S. history including most recently, ______.
A. The American Bar Association B. The American Psychological Association C. The American Medical Association D. American Association of Retired Persons