A weakness of the conflict theory in terms of understanding deviance is that it

a. does not address inequity and injustice

b. ignores the importance of the social structure.
c. is less effective in explaining forms of deviance other than crime.
d. does not explain the slow pace at which the legal system changes.


c

Sociology

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a. true b. false

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Sociologist Arlie Hochschild attributes marital tensions that stem from second-shift inequality to women who __________

a. fail to adjust to their evolving roles b. feel unappreciated and shortchanged c. participate, to an excessive degree, in the lives of their children d. put workplace priorities before at-home priorities

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Second marriages, in general, are less susceptible to divorce than first marriages

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

The transition to post-industrialism results in joblessness for a large number of people.

a. True
b. False
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology