The discrepancy between the large number of violent crimes committed and the much smaller number that are punished is a result of our criminal justice system's leniency toward convicted offenders.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The relationship between gender and mental illness is that
a. men have a higher hospitalization rate.
b. women are more often diagnosed as neurotics.
c. women are more likely to be treated for depression and alcoholism.
d. all of the above.
Senator Murphy believes that the benefits of discrimination outweigh the costs of discrimination. The senator's beliefs are in line with __________.
A) conflict theorists
B) functionalists
C) symbolic interactionists
D) secessionists
The perspective that pollution is profitable is the
a. Functionalist.
b. Conflict.
c. Feminist.
d. Interactionist.
Advertisements, books, films and TV shows
a. promote gender equality.
b. follow Title VII anti-sexism guidelines.
c. contribute to role entrapment.
d. both a and b.
A major factor responsible for the dramatic increase in the number of blacks who were incarcerated from 1992 to 2001 is the significant increase in the rate of crime during that time period.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following groups of youth age 16 to 24 has the lowest employment rate and highest rate of idleness?
a. White men
b. Black men
c. Hispanic men
d. Black women
e. none of the above
Reported cases of mental illness are
a. higher in the upper classes.
b. higher in the middle class.
c. higher in the lower class.
d. not related to social class.
Maurice's research examines how children learn prejudice and discrimination from their parents. Maurice's research is in line with __________.
A) conflict theorists
B) functionalists
C) symbolic interactionists
D) secessionists
Toxic dumping
a. can contaminate the earth for up to 100 years.
b. can taint aquifers which then cannot be used.
c. makes people less able to fight off normal diseases.
d. all of the above.
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