Which of the following theories of deviance argues that conflicts generated by fundamental contradictions in the structure of society produce laws defining certain acts as deviant or criminal?
A. strain theory
B. structural contradiction theory
C. differential association theory
D. opportunity theory
Ans: B
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A. suburbanization B. urbanization C. metropolitanization D. urbanism
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Since the early 1970s, wages have more or less stagnated and the distribution of wages has become increasingly unequal. 2. There has been an appreciable reduction in the poverty rate since the 1960s. 3. The poor are more likely to be over 65 and less likely to be under 18 than they were in 1960. 4. Although intergenerational upward social mobility is still pretty common, it has slowed in the Age of Growing Inequality.
Mary has been working for Barker industries for over 15 years. She has the education, experience, and the contacts; however, she has not been able to reach top positions in the company. Mary believe she is hitting an invisible barrier
This is barrier is called _________. a.transparency b.glass elevator c.occupational segregation d.glass ceiling
The subdivision of jobs into specific tasks requiring less skilled employees is called ______.
A. privatization B. de-servicing C. centralization D. de-skilling