_____ proposed that people turn to deviance because they are denied access to legitimate means of achieving the goals of society
a. Sigmund Freud
b. Edwin Sutherland
c. Robert Merton
d. William Ryan
Answer: c. Robert Merton
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Which of the following is not one of the global cultural themes presented in the text?
a. modern global economy b. human rights-democracy c. traditional-religious d. social equality-capitalist
The chapter suggests that the 2007–2009 recession may have what effect on people's attitudes toward poverty?
a. As more and more people find themselves vulnerable in a struggling economy, individuals may be less likely to blame the poor. b. As more and more people find themselves vulnerable in a struggling economy, individuals may turn to culture of poverty theories to explain their own situations. c. Culture of poverty theories will be seen to be accurate despite previous opposition from sociologists and anthropologists. d. Culture of poverty theories will be the only possible basis for an economic recovery.
A group of people who share a common style of life and often identify with each other is called a
A. reference group. B. status group. C. class. D. cohort.
In what ways does the Alliance for a Green Revolution for Africa (AGRA) incorporate the goals of the globalization project? Is the shift from ‘old’ to ‘new’ green revolution similar to the World Bank’s shift towards ‘development with a human face’? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?