The social constructionist perspective is most closely affiliated with which other sociological explanation of deviance?
A. the theory of differential association
B. labeling theory
C. the anomie theory of deviance
D. social disorganization theory
B. labeling theory
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Distinguish between microlevel and macrolevel analyses and state which level of analysis is utilized by each of the major theoretical perspectives
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In analyzing the reward, resources, and opportunities attached to different statuses within the U.S., sociologists find that compared to whites, African Americans are _________ as likely to die in infancy and ______ more likely to be murdered
a. 2 times; 2 times b. equally; 2 times c. 2 times; 8 times d. 6 times; 10 times
In most preindustrial societies where competitiveness and aggressiveness are emphasized for boys,
a. similar values are emphasized for girls. b. the opposite values are emphasized for girls. a. there is no correlation to the values that are emphasized for girls.
The working class tends to identify with manual workers and their long history of involvement in the labor movement.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)