Revolutions are more likely to break out, according to James Davies and Ted Gurr, when:
a. a strong moral or religious leader gains popularity and agitates for a radical change in social morality
b. social injustice and corruption are unavoidable realities in people’s lives
c. widespread poverty cause people to conclude they have nothing left to lose
d. there is a wide difference between the way things are and the way people think things should be
d. there is a wide difference between the way things are and the way people think things should be
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Sexual harassment legislation is concerned with not just with the offender's intent but also the effects of the offender's behavior. Laws also ban any behavior that
a. causes no harm to the person being harassed. b. is overt, intentional, and conducted with malice. c. creates a hostile environment. d. is overt, planned, and conducted with intent to discriminate.
What theoretical perspective assumes that competition and constraint result in continually social change?
a. functionalism b. symbolic interactionism c. conflict theory d. dramaturgy e. economic determinism
Discuss the four areas of evidence to support the social constructionist approach and give an example from each area.
What will be an ideal response?
The most cited reason for continuing to use a toxic chemical or substance is ______.
a. little interest in finding a green alternative b. no viable alternative exists c. lack of consumer concern over toxins in products d. inventory controls are too tight