Social isolation is most commonly a problem for ________

a. elderly men.
b. elderly women.
c. elderly men and women living with their children.
d. elderly men and women living with spouses.


Answer: b

Sociology

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Durkheim's point is that deviance __________

a. destroys friendships b. is always bad c. helps only deviants d. has usefulness for society as a whole

Sociology

Karen operates a clothing store. Last summer she hired a young man to work at her store.He was frequently late and did not work particularly hard when he did show up

Karen now feels that most young men do not have the work ethic necessary to meet her demands. Her belief that young men are lazy is an example of__________. a. racism b. the sociological imagination c. discrimination d. a stereotype

Sociology

Explain the concept of heroin-assisted treatment. In which country was this program introduced and why? Which countries currently have heroin-assisted treatment programs?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Why are affirmative action programs controversial?

A) Most whites believe they do not do enough to address the racial oppression of minorities. B) Opponents consider them to be “reverse discrimination” and unfair to whites. C) Black and Latino people are overrepresented in positions of power and privilege. D) Racial discrimination was overcome when slavery was ended.

Sociology