According to conflict theory, why do people commit crimes?

a. because capitalism breeds egoism and self-serving behaviors
b. because they learn to commit crimes from their friends
c. because they lack self control
d. because they cannot achieve certain universal goals


a

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Social mobility in agrarian societies was

a. basically nonexistent b. occasionally upward but mainly downward c. occasionally downward but mainly upward d. almost always upward

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The term Hispanic applies to people from countries that were once under_____ control

a. American c. Spanish b. UN d. European

Sociology

Robert K. Merton and others who worked with his assumptions believed that criminal activity would decline if which of these happened?

A. racism decreased B. economic conditions improved C. sexism decreased D. laws became more punitive

Sociology

Mexican immigrants, both undocumented and legal, exist at a similar level of poverty as they would if they lived in Mexico.

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

Sociology