Any violation of a widely held norm is called:

A) crime
B) deviance
C) degeneracy
D) counternormative


B

Sociology

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a. reduce nuclear arsenals. b. move to less deadly weapons. c. increase their military power. d. work together to wage war on other nations.

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The segmented labor market has helped to diminish the racial and gender inequalities in the workplace

a. true b. false

Sociology

Which of the following best characterizes the role of Islam in Egypt and in Iran?

a. It is a denomination in Egypt and a state church in Iran. b. It is a new religious movement in Egypt and a cult in Iran. c. It is a sect in Egypt and a denomination in Iran. d. It is a state church in Egypt and a new religious movement in Iran.

Sociology

About what percentage of divorcees in the U.S. have remarried?

A. 25 percent B. 50 percent C. 63 percent D. 90 percent

Sociology