The “targets” of social control activities have not yet decided to accept a nondeviant,
socially acceptable role.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
PG: 281
Feedback: Typically, the "targets" of social control activities have not yet decided to
accept a nondeviant, socially acceptable role. Although many social workers are reluctant
to consider themselves agents of social control, the purpose of such activities and the
goals of their employing agencies (or those of funding sources) sometimes involve the
control and management of unwanted behaviors, and, obviously, the people who exhibit
them.
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a. True b. False
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