The term deviance is generally assumed to have negative connotations. Under what circumstances can deviance actually have positive benefits for society as a whole? Illustrate your answer with real-world examples.
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How men and women interact and what they do everyday within their families is essential in ________ gender
a. reproducing b. eliminating c. institutionalizing d. socializing
What should knowledge of society be based on, according to Auguste Comte?
A) religion B) imagination C) scientific evidence D) miracles E) tradition.
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SAGE News Clips: Prison NurseriesDescription: Incarcerated mothers are often separated from their children; however, some prisons are beginning to change that. Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in New York is 1 of 8 prisons in the United States that have nursery units. The Sentencing Project estimates that 1 in 25 women are pregnant in prison and most will have to find care for their infant after birth. Watch this video to learn more about the struggles of mothers facing jail time.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 116, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Because the family is considered the most important agent of socialization for very young
children, allowing these young children to spend their first 18 months with their mother should serve a number of functions. Which of the following is NOT true? A. These mothers can provide a primary source of emotional support. B. To a certain extent, these mothers can help their children learn their role in the larger society. C. These mothers do not teach their children to follow rules and regulations. D. These mothers can pass along a society's norms and values to their children.