An upper-class man who is arrested for soliciting a prostitute may be sentenced to an education program, like “john’s school.” A prostitute is likely to be sentenced to jail time. Which theoretical perspective best explains this disparity in sentencing?
A. structural-functionalist
B. symbolic interactionist
C. labeling
D. conflict
D. conflict
Sociology
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a. 10 b. 15 c. 25 d. 40 e. 75
Sociology
Explain the concept of dynamic equilibrium
What will be an ideal response?
Sociology
What level of government decides who receives Medicaid?
a. Municipal b. National c. State d. Local
Sociology
Which of the following is an example of hegemonic masculinity?
A. a group of men praising their friend for being caring to young children B. a male yelling "don't be a sissy" to an injured teammate during a soccer game C. a group of girls recognizing that their male friend "understands women" D. a young male attending college to become a nurse
Sociology