"Deviance is likely to be high when the legitimate opportunities for meeting the culturally­valued goals are closed to a significant portion of people.". This statement is most closely associated with which theory of deviance?

a. Labeling theory
b. Differential association
c. Constructionist approach
d. Structural strain


d

Sociology

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Values are

a. more abstract than goals. b. more concrete than goals. c. unrelated to goals. d. the same thing as goals.

Sociology

___________________________ poverty is so severe that the person lacks the resources to survive

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Which of the following is the most significant property crime?

a) shoplifting. b) bank robbery. c) mugging. d) auto theft.

Sociology

Based on the evidence in the text, the death penalty is an effective crime deterrent.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology