The United States is a pluralistic society. Explain what is meant by this statement and illustrate it with examples. Include at least one example that illustrates changes over time.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Pluralistic societies made up of many different groups with different norms and values, which may or may not change over time. Helps to explain lack of consensus on what is deviant or criminal.
KEY: Learning Objective: 6.1: Define deviance from a sociological perspective.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: What Is Deviant Behavior?
Difficulty Level: Medium
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