The primary weakness of the labeling theory is
a. that it overemphasizes social attachment
b. its disregard for the role of those with power in creating deviance.
c. that it does not explain the reasons for the behavior that comes to be labeled as deviant.
d. that it overstates the subjective nature of identifying deviance.
c
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a. society shapes how we think, feel, and act. b. human beings lack spontaneity and creativity,. c. human beings are locked in the prison of society. d. human beings are unwilling to change society.
Which of the following is true of the criollos?
a. They are well-educated. b. They are of mixed racial lineage. c. They form the majority of the Mexican population. d. They have familial roots in Africa.
Prior to the 1980s the U.S. played a central role in making sure democracy did not become established in __________.
A) Russia B) Latin American countries C) Poland D) China
After an area undergoes the rebuilding process involved in urban renewal, the poor people already living in that area usually __________ .
a. find they have new job opportunities available there b. obtain improved housing there c. have to move away d. become obligated to stay for at least ten more years