A conflict theory of deviance emphasizes which of the following?
a. Laws against deviance are made by the wealthy.
b. The wealthy enlist the support of the middle classes to define deviance.
c. Behaviors among the poor is most likely to be termed deviant and/or criminal.
d. all of the above
d. all of the above
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Feminist "reformers" are restructuring religious rituals in all of the following ways EXCEPT
A) using gender-neutral language. B) forming women's services and ceremonies. C) rediscovering Jesus' female disciples. D) making religion only relevant for women.
Those people or groups who will suffer in the event of social change and who have a stake in maintaining the status quo are called
A. vested interests. B. apartheids. C. luddites. D. technocrats.
Discuss why the definitions of deviance and social stigma are dependent on cultural variations and socially accepted norms. Give examples of how people are stigmatized for behaviors they may no longer engage in.
What will be an ideal response?
Rhonda is a sociology student who babysits
several children from her neighborhood. While one child is doing very well in school, the other is doing poorly. Rhonda looks beyond each individual child to explain their success and failure. She believes that the various opportunities offered by society explain the differences in their academic performance. Rhonda's thought process illustrates: a. Functionalism b. Social Control c. Solidarity d. The Sociological Imagination