The ________ theory developed by Robert Merton is based on the idea that most people want to attain cultural goals, but not everyone has the legitimate means of achieving them

A) illegitimate opportunity
B) strain
C) labeling
D) control


B

Sociology

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a. True b. False

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In which of the following New Guinea tribes did Margaret Mead discover gender behavior that was almost the opposite of what was expected in the Western cultures?

a. the Arapesh b. the Mundugumor c. the Nayar d. the Tchambuli

Sociology

What is the name of the parenting style that is strict, punitive, and not very warm?

A. Authoritative parenting style B. Permissive parenting style C. Authoritarian parenting style D. Cognitive parenting style

Sociology

Wages in the new service sector of the economy tend to be __________ those previously paid in the manufacturing sector

A) higher than B) lower than C) about the same as D) higher for most, but not all, compared to

Sociology