Which Sociological Perspective Argues That Subcultures Often Emerge Because the Dominant

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective argues that subcultures often emerge because the dominant society has unsuccessfully attempted to suppress a practice regarded as improper, such as the use of illegal drugs?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) feminist perspective

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Definitions:

Never Have Enough Time

A common perception or feeling that there is not enough time to accomplish all tasks or goals, often related to stress and time management issues.

No-Collar Workers

A “free agent” worker with a nontraditional career path who engages in creative, “knowledge work” and rejects the idea of stable, long-term employment at a single company; creation of ideas (“symbol manipulators”), not things.

Disengagement

The process of withdrawing or distancing oneself from a particular role, activity, or involvement.

Ascribe Selves

The concept of identities or roles that are assigned to an individual by society, rather than chosen by the individual.