Homosexuality used to be considered a mental illness and was listed in the DSM. What does this example help explain?
a. The reduction in medicalization
b. That medicine is socially constructed
c. That medicine is biologically based
d. The conflict perspective
Answer: B
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In which of the following ways is racism continuing to exist in the U.S.?
A. through a lack of laws against racial discrimination B. through normalization of racist jokes and casual remarks C. through a lack of multicultural programs in schools D. through increased socialization of people of color with the whites
Define and discuss the glass ceiling and the mommy track. How do these impact women's careers?
What will be an ideal response?
Americans are most likely to use ____________ for their mental health needs
a. primary care and general doctors b. trained psychiatrists c. mental health clinics d. government sponsored programs
Based upon Durkheim's early research on suicide, one can expect that suicides may increase when society allows:
a. too little or too much freedom. b. too little freedom only. c. too much freedom only. d. too much regulation only.