Discuss the legalization of marijuana as a social issue. Pretend you are a sociologist attempting to explore the legalization of marijuana from both micro and macro levels of analysis. How would you explore this issue from the micro-analysis and macro-analysis perspectives?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Micro analysis should include speaking with individuals about their thoughts and actions. Macro analysis should include sociological analysis at large. This may include a social-structural scale that examines how advocacy groups work together, which organizations are involved in the legalization of marijuana, as well as the role of the government in policy, culture, and law.
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In the 2000 state election, Ms. Trevino voted
for Republican candidate George W. Bush for governor but voted for Democrat John Sharp for lieutenant governor. How would Ms. Trevino's action most accurately be described? a) Ms. Trevino's action reflected retrospective voting. b) Ms. Trevino's action reflected the coattail effect. c) Ms. Trevino voted a straight ticket. d) Ms. Trevino voted a split ticket. e) Ms. Trevino's action reflected prospective voting.
) Research studies such as Moving to Opportunity, planned communities, and housing voucher programs are most directly intended to __________.
A) assess controversial government programs and policies so ineffective programs can be targeted for spending cuts B) provide us with a better understanding of how housing matters for life outcomes, and how we can best address social problems related to housing C) reduce rates of incarceration and unemployment among those living in the most vulnerable American communities D) help the public decide who is most at fault for creating housing related social inequalities
Which of the following theories of gender role development emphasizes that biological readiness influences how the child responds to gender cues in the environment?
a. sociobiological b. social learning c. cognitive-developmental d. identification