A society
A. is a dependent group that owes allegiance to a larger group.
B. is the largest form of human group.
C. contains several different cultures.
D. contains one subculture and many cultures.
Ans: B. is the largest form of human group.
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a. vocabulary b. intentional learning c. comprehension d. inductive reasoning
All parts of culture do not change at the same pace. Sociologist William Ogburn referred to this disparity as __________, which is a gap between the technical development of a society and its moral and legal institutions.
a. cultural tension b. acculturation c. cultural diffusion d. cultural lag
Kim has a full-time job, and her income is comparable to the average income of men. Which of the following characteristics is most likely to describe Kim?
A. Dee is white B. Dee has a PhD C. Dee is young D. Dee is Asian
Applying Labeling Theory to a Village of Registered Sex OffendersIn this exercise, you will practice applying labeling theory and answer questions about the effects of labeling.Watch this short documentary from the New York Times about a "sex offender village" in Florida at www.nytimes.com/2013/05/22/opinion/sex-offender-village.html?_r=0.With the emergence of sex offender registries and city ordinances that limit where registered sex offenders can reside, many have begun to live together in tent cities, under highway overpasses (such as the Julia Tuttle Causeway in Florida), and in communities like Miracle Village.Apply labeling theory concepts to what you saw in the documentary.According to a labeling perspective, what is the likely outcome of being "labeled for life"? Explain your
response. What will be an ideal response?