To many sociologists, what defines deviance is an "audience"--a collectivity of persons who evaluate whether a given act, belief, or trait is acceptable or unacceptable.

a. true
b. false


Answer: a. true

Sociology

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

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The belief that IPV is asymmetrical

a. has been refuted by feminist researchers. b. impacts the resources available to male victims. c. can be explained by exchange theory. d. results in female victims being arrested as perpetrators.

Sociology

The United States is not among the world leaders in health outcomes such as life expectancy and infant mortality

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

(As other kids approached) "The (homeless) kids grabbed their pants and pulled them down several inches to mimic the large baggy low-riding pants of the gangbanger (and) turned their baseball caps around so brim in back…"

a. this is example of covering. b. this is example of verbal denigration. c. this is example of physical posturing. d. this is example of forging friendships.

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