What do sociologists mean when they say that deviance is socially defined? Given a sociological approach, in what ways is tattooing deviant, and in what ways is it not?

What will be an ideal response?


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a. self b. mind c. role taking d. role making e. stocks of knowledge

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According to the text, _____ is characterized by less prominence of personal ties, a somewhat diminished role of the nuclear family, and a lessened sense of personal loyalty to the total society.

A. gemeinschaft B. gesellschaft C. verstehen D. sui generis

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Massive _____________ seemed to be the MOST likely cost-cutting intervention for most of the nation's largest states in 2010 because they faced huge budget deficits as a result severe economic recession and mortgage crisis of 2008

a. teacher layoffs b. decreases in technological upgrades c. enrollments d. increases in teacher in-service training e. none of the above

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According to a May 2017 national survey, which of the following racial/ethnic groups considers health care to be one of the most important issues facing the nation?

A. Asian Americans B. Latino(a)s C. Native Americans D. African Americans

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