According to Quinney's conflict theory, definitions of crime in

society change as the interests of the dominant class change.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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More than 50 percent, of the respondents believe that homosexuality

a. is always wrong. b. is almost always wrong. c. is not wrong at all.

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Emile Durkheim proposed that society is held together by belief systems, deviant labels, and the division of labor within society

a. true b. false

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How does the informal structure at your college or university impact how the school functions? Does it do more to help or hurt students? Why?

What will be an ideal response?

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SAGE News Clips: Work and Life BalanceDescription: To meet the demands of dual-income families, new strategies are needed in order to solve what is referred to as "work and life balance." New York-based start-up Quirky has instituted a policy it calls "blackout"--no work e-mails or calls for everyone during multiple times in a year so all employees can take time off simultaneously. Major companies like Volkswagen and Goldman Sachs have similar strategies to keep their employees "clear thinking," "creative," and "objective."Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 90, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements about Quirky's

"blackout" policy is true? A. Employees are required to monitor e-mail and voice mail during a "blackout." B. Employees can decide when to use their "blackout" days. C. All employees take "blackout" days, regardless of whether or not they are working parents. D. Quirky is the only known company to have adopted this strategy to promote work and life balance.

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