The basic idea behind labeling theory is that:

a. deviance is actually useful in a number of ways.
b. deviance arises not so much from what people do as how others respond to what they do.
c. power has much to do with how a society defines deviance.
d. All of the above are correct.


b. deviance arises not so much from what people do as how others respond to what they do.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of these statements regarding the restructuring of the U.S. economy is false?

a. Manufacturing jobs are disappearing b. Fewer men are the sole support for their families c. Newly created jobs are low-paid d. Men are filling the newly created service positions, leaving women unemployed

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Traditional male gender socialization is linked to higher rates of a. diseases related to poverty

b. domestic violence victimization. c. cardiovascular diseases. d. diseases from indoor pollution.

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Which of the following statement about divorce is true?

What will be an ideal response?

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