The Cultural Offerings of Radio Programs and Motion Pictures in the 1920s

question 44

Multiple Choice

The cultural offerings of radio programs and motion pictures in the 1920s

• A) were less popular than had been anticipated.
• B) contributed to the standardization of American life.
• C) affirmed and supported the rich diversity of traditional Old Country cultures and values.
• D) were for the most part too expensive for ordinary working families.
• E) strengthened American family life.

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Definitions:

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate social norms and expectations, which can range from minor to serious transgressions.

Determinism

The philosophical theory that all events, including moral choices, are completely determined by previously existing causes, suggesting that free will may be an illusion.

Constructionist Perspective

An approach in sociology and social sciences that emphasizes the ways in which social phenomena are constructed, through language, social context, and cultural practices.

Deviance

Behavior that violates the norms or expectations of a society or group.