Over three million cases of child abuse and neglect are investigated in the United States annually. The majority of reports are for
a. neglect.
b. physical abuse.
c. sexual abuse.
d. medical neglect.
a
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__________ theory is based on the assumption that a social movement is an interactive, symbolically defined, and negotiated process that involves participants, opponents, and bystanders
a. Relative deprivation b. Value-added c. Resource mobilization d. Social constructionist
The atomic tests near to Utrick Island in 1954 were a disaster for the 159 people who lived there. Kai Erikson explains that this disaster _________
a. brought the people together in a good way. b. never really had an ending. c. was completely fixed by the U.S. government within a few days. d. showed how it is possible to predict and prepare for disasters.
Explain what sociologists can learn from conversation analysis. Provide an example of a research study that uses conversation analysis.
What will be an ideal response?
According to the text's discussion of female victims who kill their abusers, a majority of these women are
(a) convicted and jailed. (b) acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. (c) committed to a mental institution. (d) never brought to trial.