Maria decides she will become a firefighter despite the fact that no woman in her town has ever been a firefighter. She encounters resistance from family, friends, and even the local fire chief when she tells them of her career plans. However, she takes the admissions test and is accepted into the firefighter training program. By going against what is expected, Maria's behavior illustrates which sociological concept?
A. convention
B. status
C. action
D. compliance
Answer: C
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a. cancer b. obesity c. flu d. sexually transmitted diseases
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A) off-hours shifting B) shift work C) calendar occupations D) shift status
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A) ?folkways. B) sanctions.? C) mores.? D) laws.? E) rituals.
What is the best way to differentiate between expressive movements and resistance movements?
a. Expressive movements aim to correct injustices; resistance movements aim to reform existing laws. b. Expressive movements are like the suffrage movement, which fought for women’s right to vote; resistance movements aim to replace the existing social order. c. Expressive movements aim to allow participants to express their feelings about their identities; resistance movements aim to stop or reverse changes that are quickly becoming institutionalized. d. Expressive movements, such as the pro-life movement, try to repeal a previously created law; resistance movements are motivated by emotional release and spiritual well-being.