Which of the following statements is true according to the sociological study of deviance ? A. Deviant behavior is an anomaly in social lifeB. Deviance is a property conferred upon particular behaviors by social definitions C. Deviance exists independently of…
New-style terrorism differs from the old-style in that______________? A. it is less predictable than previous manifestationsB. it has ambitions that are global in scope C. it is rooted in religious ideologies D. it concerns local territorial disputes
Merton describes types of response to a situation where there are widely socially endorsed values but limited means of achieving them Which of his types describes an acceptance of the values but willingness to use any means to achieve them…
What is defined as non-conformity to a given set of norms that are accepted by a significant number of people in a community or society ? A. criminalityB. deviance C. recidivism D. degeneracy
Which one of the following does Wilkinson identify as the main determinant of relative health in a society ? A. social integration B. lifestyle choices C. social inequality D. work patterns
Disciplinary power was exercised in the 19th century factories by_______________? A. the use of corporal punishment by employers B. excluding women from participating in waged laborC. punctuality uninterrupted work and the threat of dismissal D. making routine tasks less monotonous
The Mafia is an example of_______________? A. white collar crimeB. organized crime C. non-criminal deviance D. global terrorism
White-collar crime is low in visibility because______________? A. it involves only small amounts of money B. the proletariat can outsmart the bourgeoisie C. the police turn a blind eye to corporate crimeD. it goes undetected in the context of everyday…
Sutherlands study of the professional thief suggested that_______________? A. people are socialized into a life of crime by associating with others who define it in positive terms B. the majority of crime is committed by middle class people in professional…
If a deviant act is normalized it is_______________? A. recognized as breaking an important norm of behaviorB. seen a temporary aberration from an otherwise normal character C. the first step in establishing a deviant career D. attributed to the persons…