According to symbolic interactionists, the process of labeling is directly related to the _______________
a. innate or natural ability of students
b. role of the education system is creating stability in society
c. relative power and status of those who do the labeling and those being labeled
d. need for social control in society
c
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Language is an essential part of socialization
a. true b. false
Ralph believes that urban development is a political tactic and is controlled by laws that favor the rich. He notes that CEOs and stockholders profit when private development is subsidized, while public goods like schools and parks remain underfunded and inadequate. Ralph's views most closely align with _____.
A. functionalists B. symbolic interactionists C. new urban sociology D. feminist theorists E. fundamentalists
In the context of destructive messages, the statement "You will have to be more forceful at work and demand a raise if you are going to be a good father and husband" illustrates ________.
A. analyzing B. lecturing C. withdrawing D. criticizing
Which theoretical perspective on crime argues that anomie and deviance occur when society does not give its members equal means to achieve socially desirable goals?
A.) power elite theory B.) symbolic interactionism C.) Strain theory D.) social constructionism