According to the typology spelled out in Erving Goffman's book Stigma--and according to most sociologists of deviance as well--in contemporary America, blemishes of individual character include
a. alcoholism
b. physical deformities
c. blindness
d. being Jewish
e. none of the above
Answer: a. alcoholism
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In the Rosenhan investigation of "pseudo-patients" admitted to mental hospitals, the pseudo-patients, observing interaction between staff and patients, felt that the atmosphere in the hospital produced a sense of __________
a. care and concern b. powerlessness and depersonalization c. politeness and cordiality d. brutality and degradation e. coldness and efficiency
Beth is in first grade. Her parents both work; Beth knows what they do but has never been to their workplaces nor interacted with their coworkers. According to ecological theory, Beth's parents' workplaces are part of the
A. microsystem. B. mesosystem. C. exosystem. D. macrosystem.
One of the most important demographic developments of the twentieth century is the increase in the number of:
a. strong families. b. older Americans. c. childless families. d. single women.
Transnational media, global communications, and international migration have all contributed to ______.
A. an increase in cultural purity B. global support of U.S. cultural traditions C. a reduction in the use of English as a second language D. the global exchange of cultural elements