minority group

What will be an ideal response?


a group of people who may be subject to differential and unequal treatment because of physical, cultural, or other characteristics

Sociology

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Which of the following is NOT an important factor in the continuation of empty-shell marriages?

a. habit and fear of change on the part of the partners b. dissolution that may cause severe financial hardship c. social pressure by others d. divorce laws that make it difficult to end these relationships e. marriage counselors who put first priority on saving the marriage

Sociology

People from the lower social classes are less sexually inhibited than those from the middle and upper classes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Rory's math teacher is handing out graded papers. While giving Rory his paper, she says, "Good job, keep up the good work." She then smiles at him and pats him on his back. Her communication best exemplifies a(n) _____

A) congruent message
B) elaborate message
C) dissonant message
D) inconsistent message

Sociology

Which of the following does a police officer arresting someone exemplify?

A) ?Positive sanction
B) ?Formal social control
C) ?Informal social control
D) ?Primary deviance
E) ?Secondary deviance

Sociology