Factors that, although not justifying or excusing an action, may reduce the culpability of an offender are called _____ ______

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


Ans: Mitigating circumstances

Sociology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Immigrant parents want their children to "marry up"—be exogamous

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Which of the following is an element of the theory of relative deprivation?

a. goal displacement b. reference groups c. the circulation of elites d. the iron law of oligarchy

Sociology

What important insights about war and peace do we gain from structural-functional, symbolic-interaction, and social-conflict analyses? How can you use these insights to reduce the likelihood and human costs of war?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology