The structural functionalist perspective is known for its focus on
(a) social tensions, competition, and change.
(b) people interacting with one another.
(c) the varied applications in sociology.
(d) society's structures functioning to maintain stability.
(d)
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Sociologists use __________ to explain a range of human behavior and a variety of social and societal events
A) political discourse B) media representations C) public opinion D) sociological theory
According to social disorganization theory, why do people commit crimes?
a. because they have psychological disorders b. because they learn to commit crimes from their friends c. because they live in crime-filled neighborhoods without strong social institutions d. because they cannot achieve certain universal goals
Today, a large proportion of the Arab American population is under 25 years of age
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Joe Krimnull has been in prison for 20 of his 45 years. He has been convicted of armed robbery twice and murder once. His criminal career indicates that he is:
a. a hard-timer b. an incorrigible c. a recidivist d. a straight-timer