Erving Goffman believed the most vicious way societies impose sanctions is through a ______, which creates a/an_____________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)
Answer: stigma; spoiled identity
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According to Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore, high-rank positions in society _____.
a. are less important to the survival of society than lower rank ones b. require the lease amount of ability and talent c. provide greater rewards than lower rank positions d. are more pleasant to occupy than lower rank positions
A major criticism of disengagement theory is that__________.
A. it overlooks the fact that at least some older people are not physically able to maintain a busy schedule B. disengagement carries personal costs, including loss of status and income as well as social isolation C. disengagement interferes with the efficiency of the labor force D. because seniors are disadvantaged in various ways, they cannot shape their lives as they may wish to
A person's ability to bring about an intended outcome, even when opposed by others is referred to as
A. culture. B. power. C. structure. D. function.
Which of the following statements is true regarding being single?
a. The number of people classified as single has declined in recent decades. b. Fewer people are living on their own after their marriages end. c. Few people want to stay single because of the stigma attached to it. d. Research shows that people who live alone (by choice) are no better or worse off than their partnered peers.