Which of the following statements about the effect of gender on criminal behavior is true?
a. Women tend to be more violent prisoners than men.
b. While both males and females are susceptible to peer pressure, actual criminal histories differ based on gender.
c. Females are much less likely to get caught and punished for criminal behavior.
d. Females show very little propensity for drug related crimes.
B
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A sociologist researching structural reasons for environmental problems would find that the poor __________
A) use far less resources than the affluent. B) B are more likely to live in less polluted areas C) are more likely to have low-risk jobs D) have to pay disproportionately less than the affluent for policies that help clean up the environment.
Second-hand smoke is only a minor health threat
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Of the methods listed below, which does not directly study people?
a. Participant observation b. Survey c. Content analysis d. Experiment
Anyone holding the job of daycare worker--no matter his or her gender-- will display "feminine" characteristics. This statement suggests the power of
a. biology. b. structural constraints. c. choice. d. chance.