The sociological term for the systematic practices that social groups develop in order to encourage conformity to norms, rules, and laws and to discourage deviance is __________

a. policing
b. justice
c. social control
d. conformity


c

Sociology

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The most influential of these college cops was ________

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

Many celebrities purchase large mansions and expensive vehicles. In addition, they also often purchase designer clothing and wear lavish jewelry. According to Pierre Bourdieu, this is an example of ______.

A. status inconsistency B. status offense C. distinction D. consumption

Sociology

Expulsion refers to the process of

A. combining a majority group and a minority group through intermarriage to form a new group. B. expelling a group of people from a territory. C. deliberately and systematically killing an entire people or the members of a nation. D. forsaking a cultural identity in order to become part of a different culture.

Sociology

The term discrimination is defined in the text as:

1) the theory that prejudice is embedded in our culture. 2) biased thought based on flawed assumptions about a group of people. 3) an expression of dissatisfaction with the justice system. 4) prejudiced action against a group of people.

Sociology