Sutherland and Cressey suggest that American society
a. offers a clear and consistent definition for adhering to laws.
b. offers conflicting definitions regarding conformity with legal codes.
c. causes crime because of differential opportunities.
d. could activate the media to alleviate crime.
B
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
“Vulnerability” means that the family is very close to the poverty line.
Functionalists maintain that religion must serve some vital social function because
a. there are very few atheists in the world. b. all people turn to religion in times of deep distress. c. some form of religion has existed as long as humans have been around. d. people who communicate with their god find extraordinary strength.
Which of the following is an example of an indirect interlock?
A) Smith serves on the board of Company A, and Jones serves on the board of competing Company B. However, Smith and Jones both serve on the board of Company C. B) Smith serves on the board of Company A, Jones serves on the board of Company B, and Miller serves on the board of Company C. None of them serve on any other board. C) Smith, Jones, and Miller all serve on the board of Company A. None of them serve on any other board. D) Smith, Jones, and Miller all started Company A. None of them now serve on the board.
Which of the following is true regarding women, social movements, and our society?
A. Women tend to hold more positions of leadership in social movements. B. Women tend to find it more difficult to assume a leadership role than men. C. Women and men have held equal status within social movements. D. Women typically do not wish to participate in most social movements.