A/n _____ is a negative label that devalues a person and disqualifies him/her from full social acceptance.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


stigma

Sociology

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a. Germany b. Canada c. United Kingdom d. United States e. none of the above

Sociology

Irene has Down syndrome and is caught shoplifting from a store. While she is clearly guilty, her mental disabilities related to her Down syndrome could be seen as a(n):

a. aggravating circumstance b. mitigating circumstance c. good time d. excuse

Sociology

Whichistrueaboutcardiovasculardisease?

A. Theincidencesofcardiovasculardiseasedecreasedramaticallywithage. B. CardiovasculardiseaseistheleadingcauseofdeathinallethnicgroupsintheUnitedStates. C. Theratesofcardiovasculardiseasearehigherforwomenuntilage75. D. Testosteronehelpsprotectmenfromcardiovasculardisease.

Sociology

Which U.S. state led the way in the forced sterilization of "mental defectives" by 1963?

A. Pennsylvania B. Texas C. Ohio D. California

Sociology