Who Were the Three Sociologists Who Examined Deviant Subcultures by Focusing

question 4

Multiple Choice

Who were the three sociologists who examined deviant subcultures by focusing on the lack of legitimate opportunity available to juvenile delinquents?

• A) Albert Cohen, Richard Cloward, & Lloyd Ohlin
• B) Douglas Massey, Jeffrey Reiman, & Stanton Samenow
• C) Kai Erikson, Talcott Parsons, & Robert Merton
• D) Edwin Sutherland, Travis Hirschi, & George Packer

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Definitions:

White Privilege

The societal advantages that benefit people identified as white beyond what is commonly experienced by non-white people under the same social, political, or economic circumstances.

Biological Determinism

Biological Determinism is the belief that human behavior and characteristics are solely determined by genetics and biological factors, disregarding the influence of environment and culture.

Institutional Racism

Systemic policies, practices, and procedures within institutions that disproportionately disadvantage certain racial or ethnic groups.

Oppression

A system of power and domination that disadvantages a group through unjust treatment, discrimination, and inequality.