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A husband and wife are from a middle-class family that has just won a $125 milli
A husband and wife are from a middle-class family that has just won a $125 milli
A husband and wife are from a middle-class family that has just won a $125 million lottery. Based on their newly acquired wealth, what precautions would you suggest the couple take immediately and within the next few days?
colleen   440   1 Reply
11 years ago
The text describes worse mental health among people in the lower class. Why migh
The text describes worse mental health among people in the lower class. Why migh
The text describes worse mental health among people in the lower class. Why might the relationship between mental health and social class be reciprocal?  For example, why might being mentally ill increase the likelihood of becoming lower class?
colleen   511   1 Reply
11 years ago
Why is practicing deferred gratification rational common for members of the midd
Why is practicing deferred gratification rational common for members of the midd
Why is practicing deferred gratification rational common for members of the middle class, but not for poor, unemployed, single mothers that dropped out of high school?
colleen   975   1 Reply
11 years ago
In the Down-to-Earth Sociology, "Taking Another Fun Quiz: Exploring Stereotypes
In the Down-to-Earth Sociology, "Taking Another Fun Quiz: Exploring Stereotypes
In the Down-to-Earth Sociology, "Taking Another Fun Quiz: Exploring Stereotypes About the Poor," how do stereotypes about the poor fit with dominant American values?
colleen   2956   1 Reply
11 years ago
Why is the knowledge of a general medical condition important when diagnosing
Why is the knowledge of a general medical condition important when diagnosing
   Why is the knowledge of a general medical condition important when diagnosing psychological disorders or abnormal behavior?
leosam   517   1 Reply
11 years ago
What is meant by positive symptoms of schizophrenia and negative symptoms of
What is meant by positive symptoms of schizophrenia and negative symptoms of
   What is meant by positive symptoms of schizophrenia and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
leosam   920   1 Reply
11 years ago
Why are sanctions an important part of understanding deviance?
Why are sanctions an important part of understanding deviance?
Why are sanctions an important part of understanding deviance?
colleen   8827   2 Replies
11 years ago
Compare and contrast the traditional society with the nontraditional society in
Compare and contrast the traditional society with the nontraditional society in
Compare and contrast the traditional society with the nontraditional society in reference to production, relationships, and evaluations of each system.
colleen   1319   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss Weber's explanation of why capitalism thrived in Protestant countries bu
Discuss Weber's explanation of why capitalism thrived in Protestant countries bu
Discuss Weber's explanation of why capitalism thrived in Protestant countries but was rejected in countries dominated by Roman Catholics.
colleen   2797   1 Reply
11 years ago
What do formal organizations and bureaucracies have in common? How are they diff
What do formal organizations and bureaucracies have in common? How are they diff
What do formal organizations and bureaucracies have in common? How are they different?
colleen   2636   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are the characteristics of bureaucracies? How does a university reflect the
What are the characteristics of bureaucracies? How does a university reflect the
What are the characteristics of bureaucracies? How does a university reflect these characteristics?
colleen   3416   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the "ideal" versus the "real" bureaucracy. Does the ideal bureaucracy ex
Discuss the "ideal" versus the "real" bureaucracy. Does the ideal bureaucracy ex
Discuss the "ideal" versus the "real" bureaucracy. Does the ideal bureaucracy exist? Defend your answer.
colleen   6465   1 Reply
11 years ago
What is "McDonaldization"? Describe some of its positive as well as negative co
What is "McDonaldization"? Describe some of its positive as well as negative co
What is "McDonaldization"?  Describe some of its positive as well as negative consequences for social life.
colleen   1529   1 Reply
11 years ago
How do bureaucracies perpetuate themselves through goal displacement? Provide an
How do bureaucracies perpetuate themselves through goal displacement? Provide an
How do bureaucracies perpetuate themselves through goal displacement? Provide an example of goal displacement.
colleen   3965   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the seven functions of voluntary associations.
Discuss the seven functions of voluntary associations.
Discuss the seven functions of voluntary associations.
colleen   2239   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the history of voluntary associations and what motivates people to join
Discuss the history of voluntary associations and what motivates people to join
Discuss the history of voluntary associations and what motivates people to join this type of organization. 
colleen   797   1 Reply
11 years ago
What does it mean to humanize the work setting? How would functionalists, symbol
What does it mean to humanize the work setting? How would functionalists, symbol
What does it mean to humanize the work setting? How would functionalists, symbolic interactionists, and conflict theorists view the humanizing of a work setting?
colleen   3495   1 Reply
11 years ago
How would a sociologist define deviance? How does the sociological definition of
How would a sociologist define deviance? How does the sociological definition of
How would a sociologist define deviance? How does the sociological definition of deviance differ from commonly held assumptions about deviance?
colleen   5142   1 Reply
11 years ago
Why are workers generally not promoted beyond their "level of incompetence," as
Why are workers generally not promoted beyond their "level of incompetence," as
Why are workers generally not promoted beyond their "level of incompetence," as predicted by the Peter principle?
colleen   810   1 Reply
11 years ago
Is goal displacement functional or dysfunctional for society?
Is goal displacement functional or dysfunctional for society?
Is goal displacement functional or dysfunctional for society?
colleen   1058   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the three theories used to explain deviance most aligned with biological
Discuss the three theories used to explain deviance most aligned with biological
Discuss the three theories used to explain deviance most aligned with biological explanations?
colleen   1767   1 Reply
11 years ago
According to Durkheim, list three main functions that deviance provides for soci
According to Durkheim, list three main functions that deviance provides for soci
According to Durkheim, list three main functions that deviance provides for society. Provide an example or illustration of each.
colleen   12160   1 Reply
11 years ago
After reading Thinking Critically, "Managing Diversity in the Workplace," what a
After reading Thinking Critically, "Managing Diversity in the Workplace," what a
After reading Thinking Critically, "Managing Diversity in the Workplace," what are some of the negative ramifications to providing diversity training and sponsoring activities or projects that appeal to special interest groups? Are there al
colleen   662   1 Reply
11 years ago
Cyberslacking is addressed in Sociology and the New Technology, "Cyberloafers an
Cyberslacking is addressed in Sociology and the New Technology, "Cyberloafers an
Cyberslacking is addressed in Sociology and the New Technology, "Cyberloafers and Cybersleuths: Surfing at Work." Describe methods of loafing on the job that do not require a computer, and discuss how cyberloafing may actually be a positive
colleen   1281   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are the most common characteristics shared by the American prison populatio
What are the most common characteristics shared by the American prison populatio
What are the most common characteristics shared by the American prison population?
colleen   1815   1 Reply
11 years ago
In terms of cultural goals and means to attain them, describe each of the five m
In terms of cultural goals and means to attain them, describe each of the five m
In terms of cultural goals and means to attain them, describe each of the five modes of adaptation that Merton outlined in strain theory.
colleen   718   1 Reply
11 years ago
Briefly explain the focus of differential association, control, and labeling the
Briefly explain the focus of differential association, control, and labeling the
Briefly explain the focus of differential association, control, and labeling theories in the explanation of deviance.
colleen   2162   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the phenomenon of "hate crimes." Who are the most common victims of hate
Discuss the phenomenon of "hate crimes." Who are the most common victims of hate
Discuss the phenomenon of "hate crimes." Who are the most common victims of hate crimes? What are the consequences for offenders who commit hate crimes?
colleen   1127   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are the similarities and differences between serial killers and mass murder
What are the similarities and differences between serial killers and mass murder
What are the similarities and differences between serial killers and mass murderers? Why do each of these groups present such a potential danger to society? 
colleen   2055   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss the medicalization of deviance and how Thomas Szasz would respond to thi
Discuss the medicalization of deviance and how Thomas Szasz would respond to thi
Discuss the medicalization of deviance and how Thomas Szasz would respond to this concept.
colleen   1393   1 Reply
11 years ago
Given Durkheim's theory that deviance is inevitable, why is there a need for a m
Given Durkheim's theory that deviance is inevitable, why is there a need for a m
Given Durkheim's theory that deviance is inevitable, why is there a need for a more humane approach to dealing with deviance in the United States?
colleen   3127   1 Reply
11 years ago
In Cultural Diversity Around the World: "Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Persp
In Cultural Diversity Around the World: "Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Persp
In Cultural Diversity Around the World: "Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective," the differences between the Zapotec Indians’ ideal and real sexual norms are described. Give an example of the difference between ideal and real sexual
colleen   1200   1 Reply
11 years ago
Why are negative and positive sanctions an important part of understanding devia
Why are negative and positive sanctions an important part of understanding devia
Why are negative and positive sanctions an important part of understanding deviance?
colleen   1208   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are formal organizations? What are some of the formal organizations within
What are formal organizations? What are some of the formal organizations within
What are formal organizations? What are some of the formal organizations within the university upon which students must rely?
colleen   737   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are voluntary associations? What are some of the voluntary associations a s
What are voluntary associations? What are some of the voluntary associations a s
What are voluntary associations? What are some of the voluntary associations a student can participate in on this campus?
colleen   626   1 Reply
11 years ago
What are the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Sykes and D
What are the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Sykes and D
What are the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Sykes and David Matza? Provide an example of each.
colleen   3814   1 Reply
11 years ago
How do biological and psychological theories of deviance differ from sociologica
How do biological and psychological theories of deviance differ from sociologica
How do biological and psychological theories of deviance differ from sociological theories? What are some of the major theories aligned with these disciplines?
colleen   5393   1 Reply
11 years ago
Based on the research0 of Martín Sánchez-Jankowski, what are the primary reasons
Based on the research0 of Martín Sánchez-Jankowski, what are the primary reasons
Based on the research0 of Martín Sánchez-Jankowski, what are the primary reasons urban male youth join gangs? 
colleen   4745   1 Reply
11 years ago
Discuss how conflict theorists explain deviance
Discuss how conflict theorists explain deviance
Discuss how conflict theorists explain deviance
colleen   2977   1 Reply
11 years ago
List and discuss the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Syk
List and discuss the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Syk
List and discuss the five techniques of neutralization identified by Gresham Sykes and David Matza. Why do people utilize these techniques? Provide an example of each.
colleen   1791   1 Reply
11 years ago
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