Overcrowded prisons and rates of plea bargaining indicate that

a. more people are committing all kinds of crime.
b. the rates of violent crime are rising.
c. some courts use shaming penalties.
d. most offenders will not serve their entire sentences.


Answer: d. most offenders will not serve their entire sentences.

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is not considered one of the central aspects of a gendered institution?

a. The personal opinions and attitudes of the individual members of the institution b. Stereotypical role expectations for men and women c. Stratification of the positions within the institution, based on sex d. Organizational structure that gives advantages to men

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What percentage of undergraduate females/males agreed that they would be willing to see a marriage counselor before getting a divorce?

a. 15%/5% b. 42%/21% c. 66%/53% d. 93%/82%

Sociology

Children from divorce-disrupted families have lower rates of depression and withdrawal than others.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology