Explain what is meant by the term "dumpster diving" and discuss the life of a "dumpster diver."

What will be an ideal response?


The following are suggested areas for students to address in the essay: Dumpster diving is discussed in the introductory story of this chapter Describe the best places to go dumpster diving

Compare the scavenger to the experienced dumpster diver Describe how "diving" activities reflect a pattern of social behavior

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World-system is defined by Wallerstein as any relatively large social system having

a. a high degree of interdependence with other social systems, an extensive division of labor, and a plurality of cultures b. a high degree of autonomy, a simple division of labor, and a plurality of cultures c. a high degree of autonomy, a complex division of labor, and a plurality of societies and cultures d. a high degree of autonomy, a complex division of labor, and a single unified culture

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Which of the following best describes the term recidivism?

a. It occurs when the demand for space in prisons exceeds the capacity for prisoners. b. It is the repeat of an offense after having been convicted of a crime. c. It refers to working more slowly than one's capacity. d. It is the cultural transmittance of crime and delinquency through socialization.

Sociology

What boys need

a. is opposite of what girls need b. is pretty much the same as what girls need c. is completely unrelated to girls' needs d. is the same as what men need.

Sociology

Anna wanted to ride her bike to the store but her mother said no. When Anna asked her why, her mother simply said, "Because I told you so." If this family fits the norms, in which social class do they most likely reside?

a) middle class b) working class c) upper class d) the underclass e) upper-middle class

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