Symbolic interactionists emphasize the
a. economic basis of behavior
b. role of culture in creating social solidarity.
c. manifest and latent functions of culture.
d. social construction of culture.
d
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A) a small sample drawn from the population is positively skewed B) two variables are measured at the same time C) a scale or index is used for the measured variable D) there is a strong ceiling or floor effect
Which of the following describes human agency?
a) The response groups and individuals have to the influence of social structures in their lives. b) The capacity for human beings to ignore personal choice and stick with the dominant culture. c) The decision individuals make to look to a leader for structure. d) The impact group decisions have on individuals.
Crack and powder cocaine have the same physiological and psychotropic effects but are handled very differently for sentencing purposes. On average, prison sentences for crack offenses are three to six times longer than those for offenses involving equal amounts of powder. Most defendants convicted of crack offenses in federal court are black, whereas most convicted of powder cocaine offense are
white. This situation is an example of a. covert discrimination. b. corporate discrimination. c. normative discrimination. d. institutionalized discrimination.
Active, voluntary euthanasia is legal in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Hungary
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.