Labeling theorists argue that one can understand the concept of deviance only by:

a. figuring out why someone commits a deviant act in the first place
b. examining sociologically important topics such as social disorganization and anomie
c. asking deviant people why they do what they do
d. examining the reactions of others to behavior


d

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Which of the following is characteristic of the fastest population growth stage in the three-stage population transformation some nations have experienced?

a. rising birthrates and high death rates b. rising birthrates and dropping death rates c. high birthrates and dropping death rates d. increasing birthrates and stable death rates e. rising birthrates and low death rates

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Explain how the Industrial Revolution impacted the family. How are we still feeling those effects today?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Class inequality in the United States have been growing due to all of the following, except a. the recent economic restructuring

b. the loss of savings and investments. c. global economic changes. d. that Americans have unrealistic expectations of wealth.

Sociology

Approximately what percentage of Southern whites owned slaves?

A. 10% B. 25% C. 50% D. 70%

Sociology