The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) was developed by the __________
a. Bureau of Justice Statistics
b. Federal Bureau of Investigation
c. National Security Council
d. American Sociological Association
a
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these is NOT one of sociologist William Gamson's four possible outcomes of social movement activities?
a. The social movement may achieve its goals and win acceptance as a legitimate organization. b. The goals of the social movement may be co-opted by winning social approval in the absence of any significant change. c. The programs of social movement organizations may be preempted by authorities who adopt their agenda but denigrate and ridicule the organization that originated them. d. The goals of the movement may be achieved although the majority of people are still not in favor of them.
The sociological perspective emphasizes an individual's feelings and psychological impulses.
a. true b. false
The view that laws are set up to assist those who are in positions of power is most consistent with the
A. functionalist perspective. B. conflict perspective. C. interactionist perspective. D. feminist perspective.