When it was revealed that golfer Tiger Woods had cheated on his wife with many women, his reputation suffered. This is an example of:
a. being labeled according to labeling theory
b. being socially controlled according to social control theory
c. being dysfunctional according to functionalism
d. being irrational according to rational choice theory
a. being labeled according to labeling theory
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Germany recently legalized gay and lesbian relationships, allowing same-sex couples to register their partnership. This is used in the text to illustrate that a. all countries place an emphasis on legal unions
b. gays and lesbians have the same rights throughout the U.S. and western Europe. c. tolerance for gay and lesbian relationships varies significantly throughout the world. d. legalizing and registering partnerships are equally important to same-sex couples.
A problem with defined contribution plans is that they are vulnerable to big fluctuations.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Some analysts suggest that inner-city riots have frequently occurred when poor people realize that their chances of climbing out of poverty are unlikely because of the structure of our social system. Their frustration is based on their perception that they are living in a(n)
A. closed stratification system. B. open stratification system. C. fractured class system. D. egalitarian class system.