Sociology tries to
a. keep our view of democracy focused on the political arena.
b. include many areas that are sources of power in our view of what democracy is.
c. focus on the idea that democracy means majority rule--either through government or through revolution.
d. view democracy in a negative way--that it is not all that is cracked up to be.
b
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_______________ includes those whose rule breaking is considered so significant that it cannot be overlooked or explained away
a. Primary deviants c. Falsely accused b. Secondary deviants d. Pure deviants
The Texas Crew, a network of more than 100 people, is involved in smuggling drugs and guns across the border between the U.S. and Mexico. It's a complex operation. Some people transport the goods, others allow their homes to be used as storage facilities, and some are charged with the task of maintaining seemingly "legitimate" businesses that are, in fact, nothing more than "fronts" for the operation. Which term best describes the Texas Crew's activities?
A. white-collar crime B. state crime C. blue-collar crime D. organized crime
__________ theorists view education as the "elevator" to social mobility. They see education as providing all students with opportunities, and they argue that students' abilities are now more important than their class, race, or gender in determining success
a. Postmodern b. Conflict c. Functionalist d. Symbolic interactionist
Fads and crazes are phenomena that do not generally bring about any lasting change in the major structures of society
Indicate whether the statement is true or false