Which of these would be of the least interest to a symbolic interactionist?
a. personal meanings
b. scandals involving steroid use
c. relationships among players
d. one's self-identity as a team member
e. the symbols of the sport or team
Question 2What are the major sources of crime and victimization data in the United States?
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3Symbolic interactionists believe that the meanings and interpretations of sports symbols are important because
a. they affect the self-concepts of those involved.
b. they provide for the release of aggressive feelings.
c. they reinforce inequality within society.
d. they serve to transmit important societal values.
e. encourage the value of achievement.
Question 4Explain the conflict theorists' view of occupational and corporate crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5____ focus on the self-concepts and relationships that develop through sports activities.
a. Symbolic interactionists
b. Functionalists
c. Conflict theorists
d. Feminist theorists
e. Structuralists
Question 6Explain the difference between occupational crime and corporate crime.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7According to the conflict perspective of sports,
a. sports contribute to the unification of society.
b. when people join in cheering for the same team, their union is only temporary.
c. sports socialize young people for roles later in life.
d. participating in sports helps to build strong character.
e. sport provides an important means for upward mobility.