Which of these is one of the major explanations sociologists give for the high rates of crime in the United States?
A) America is a land of immigrants who have not yet acculturated to the prevailing norms.
B) The criminal justice system in the United States is too forgiving and weak.
C) The United States has very high levels of financial inequality.
D) The United States is one of the least religious Western countries.
Answer: C
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A) Women more than men B) Men more than women C) All known societies D) Primarily modern societies
One reason why more women drink today is
a) their heavy drinking has come out of the closet. b) their increased power and freedom. c) their adoption of moderate drinking norms. d) their falling under the influence of male drinkers.
Carter is a full-time college student and works at a factory for 30 hours each week. He feels exhausted and is having a hard time dealing with the demands of his roles at college and the factory he works in. Carter is experiencing _____
A) role rage? B) ?role conflict C) ?role strain D) ?role discrepancy E) ?role inconsistency
The factor which accounts for the greatest share of the difference in the earnings of working women and men in the United States is ________
a. differences in education. b. differences in family responsibilities. c. gender discrimination in the workplace. d. the type of work men and women do.