In its 1942 decision in Skinner v. Oklahoma ex rel. Williamson, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld on equal protection grounds on Oklahoma statute providing for involuntary sterilization of habitual criminals

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


false

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By ingroup, sociologists mean

A) a group newly immigrating into the country. B) the dominant group. C) the group to which an individual belongs and feels loyalty. D) the reference group others imitate.

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Describe the process of gender socialization and identify specific ways in which teachers and schools contribute to the process

What will be an ideal response?

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In which of the following countries has early marriage been typically uncommon?

A. Brazil B. India C. Bangladesh D. Mali

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A woman is not allowed to be a clergyperson in her church. How would a conflict theorist explain this?

A. She does not have the right qualifications to be a clergyperson. B. She has other functions in society that men cannot perform. C. She cannot become a clergyperson because the position is reserved for males. D. Gender inequality is at play.

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