Explain the difference between deviance and crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Deviance refers to any attitude, behavior, or condition that violates cultural norms or societal laws and results in disapproval, hostility, or sanction if it becomes known. By contrast, a crime is an act, usually considered deviant, that is punishable by fines, imprisonment, or both.
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(a) how decisions were to be made. (b) when they would start trying to have children. (c) the division of household labor. (d) all of the above.
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A. evaluation B. importance of schedules C. hierarchy D. none of these
The case of U.S. v. Windsor ______.
A. completely struck down the DOMA B. partially struck down the DOMA C. defeated Don't Ask, Don't Tell D. supported Don't Ask, Don't Tell
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a. emotional b. intellectualized c. idealized d. functional