From the functionalist perspective, crime serves a purpose in society. Which function does crime perform?
A. defines boundaries between right and wrong
B. helps the poor
C. benefits some people economically
D. provides alternative opportunities
Answer: A
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Dr. Hyde's students are gathering outside the classroom, complaining about the exam they just completed which they felt was unreasonably difficult. They are considering options for what they should do
Which phrase best describes Dr. Hyde's students? A) They are a flash mob. B) They are engaged in minimal strategy. C) They are milling. D) They are in a moral panic.
According to your textbook, women's careers are likely to be irreparably harmed without
A. flexible work schedules when children are older. B. training in how to cope with stress. C. improvements in the availability of public transportation. D. training in time management.
Joan and Jim were both hired to do the same work at the Acme Tool Company, although Jim's title is slightly different from Joan's. Jim has received a higher starting salary. What do sociologists call this form of employment discrimination?
A) the testosterone bonus B) the good ol' boy network C) the blue-collar syndrome D) management by gender
Discuss how stratification within the United States compares with stratification in other nations. What factors appear to be consistent within all nations?
What will be an ideal response?