What are some of the policy implications of anomie theory?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: [key points to be made]
*More opportunities for wider segments of society and traditionally underrepresented groups in education, college programs and work and job training, try to reduce drop out rates
*EEO and even some advantage programs like minority business loans
*Deflate emphasis on success, achievement and wealth, starting at younger ages, lower aspirations by reducing high pressure advertising to keep up and buy more
*Work to eliminate class structure, discrimination
*More flexible work arrangements to promote well rounded interests like family, home and community

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The Supreme Court has declared that the use of deadly force is permitted only when an officer is confronted with ______.

a. a suspect that poses a threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer(s), or others b. a suspect that advances toward an officer in a threatening manner c. a fleeing felon who tries to escape d. a suspect who is suspected of being armed

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The “structural contradiction” in the physician role is the:

a. tension between the physician’s concern with healing the patient and protecting her/his own health b. conflict between professional autonomy and organizational dominance c. conflict between the physician’s obligations to the patient and role as a profit-seeking entrepreneur d. the tension between the physician’s role as a caretaker for his or her own family and as a caretaker for his or her clients

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The Supreme Court recognized that children will often feel bound to submit to police questioning, holding that a suspect’s __________ must be considered when weighing whether he is in custody and entitled to Miranda warnings

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

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If a cell phone is found during a search incident to arrest, the police must obtain a search warrant before looking at its text messages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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