Why do some people get labeled in a positive way and others in a negative way? Why do certain ideas about some groups become widely accepted, such as who is good at certain sports or who is best able to work certain jobs?
What will be an ideal response?
varies
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Durkheim's greatest concern about modern societies focused on
a. a rise of anomie. b. increasing personal choice. c. a rise in productive specialization. d. increasing personal privacy.
When asked to comment on their "Whiteness," White people most likely see themselves ________
a. stigmatized as racist b. racially tolerant c. ethnically diverse d. pioneers of reverse discrimination
In terms of family size, for most positive child adjustment, school performance, health, and life satisfaction, the __________ child family does best
Fill in the blanks with correct word
John, a young teenager, and his friends, all without a criminal record, are walking around the mall on Halloween day. John's friends dare him to steal an entire basket of candy from a store, and he does. Labeling theorists would define John's behavior as "primary deviance."
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)