Define the concept of stigma and explain how stigma relates to the sociological study of deviance. How can being assigned a “master status” that is stigmatized, like that of criminal, lead to a continuation of deviant behavior?
What will be an ideal response?
MAY VARY
Sociology
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) taken-for-granted everyday realities B) strictly ethnic religious practices C) public displays such as marching in ethnic parades D) a sociological theory
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A. Brown vs. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas B. Plessy vs. Ferguson C. Loving and Loving vs. the State of Virginia D. none of these
Sociology
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a. Demographic fraction, sex ratio b. Sex ratio, marriage gradient c. Sex ratio, marriage squeeze d. Marriage squeeze, marriage gradient
Sociology