What is the major criticism of demographic transition theory?
a. The different stages may not apply in the same way to diverse population groups within society.
b. It has no real-world predictive value.
c. It has no explanatory value.
d. The model fits too many different situations to be useful.
Question 2When teens perceive themselves as having a deviant identity, they are considering which sociological perspective?
a. Conflict
b. Symbolic interactionist
c. Functionalist
d. Rational choice
Question 3In the United States, stage three of the demographic transition began
a. prior to the Second World War
b. At the beginning of the Industrial Revolution
c. in the second half of the 19th century
d. ten years ago
Question 4Durkheim used the term _____ to refer to the condition existing when social regulation in a society breaks down.
a. dysfunction
b. culture conflict
c. anomie
d. egoism
Question 5Stage two of the demographic transition is characterized by:
a. a high birthrate but a declining death rate.
b. declining birthrates and death rates.
c. high birthrates and death rates.
d. a high death rate and declining birthrate.
Question 6How do sociologists explain the fact that women have lower rates of suicide than men?
a. Women are more fearful in general.
b. Women are very hesitant to do harm, even to themselves.
c. Women are more embedded in relations of care and responsibility.
d. Women have less access to the means for committing suicide.