Which of the following questions would a sociologist not be likely to ask about deviance?
a. Why are some behaviors defined as deviant while others are not?
b. Why is deviance more common in some social groups than others?
c. Why do some personality types act more deviant than other personality types?
d. How does the criminal justice system reflect social inequality?
c
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Choose the correct statement:
a. if the null hypothesis is true, there is no difference between population means. b. if the null hypothesis is false, the samples are considered the same. c. if the null hypothesis is true, there is a difference between population means. d. u1 will never be equal to u2
What body of literature is the primary basis for Bureau of Justice Statistics reports on intimate-partner violence?
a. Uniform Crime Reports b. National Crime Victimization Survey c. Conflict Tactics Scale d. National Family Violence Survey
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reported that the highest prevalence of binge drinking (drinking five or more drinks within a few hours or within one sitting) was for which of these groups?
A. teens aged 16-19 B. young adults aged 21-25 C. adults aged 26-29 D. elderly aged 70-85
SAGE News Clips: Ferguson DemonstrationsThe father of police-shooting victim Michael Brown is shown speaking to the crowd of protestors in Ferguson, MO on the anniversary of his son's death. Signs reading "Stop Killing Black Children" and "Racism is Destroying AmeriKKKa" are carried by members of the crowd. Viewers see the American flag draped on the concrete and a montage of stuffed animals mark the spot where Michael Brown died. One activist claims urges the viewer to realize that there has been "systematic violence against black and brown bodies." Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 64, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Demonstrator
Tabitha Chester explains that "we have come to understand how systematic violence against black and brown bodies are by the police forces." In addition to police brutality, social justice advocates point to other manifestations of racism embedded in the criminal justice system. Michelle Alexander, for example, argues that ______ is the "New Jim Crow." A. decriminalization B. voter intimidation C. mass incarceration D. colorblind racism