Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Discrimination

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies discrimination?

• A) As Cathy is a working parent, her supervisor assumes that she often abuses sick day privileges.
• B) Lilly and Ben work for the same firm, and both perform similar tasks. Although both are equally qualified and experienced, Ben's pay is much higher than that of Lilly's.
• C) Erick's manager often says, "All Americans are aggressive and loud."
• D) Violet's manager, Ted, often shows obscene pictures to her and threatens to fire her if she complains.

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Definitions:

Strain Theories

A sociological perspective that examines how societal structures pressure individuals to commit deviant or criminal acts due to an inability to achieve societal goals through legitimate means.

Control Theories

A branch of criminology that focuses on why individuals conform to societal norms and values, and what prevents them from engaging in criminal behavior.

Cohen

Refers to Albert Cohen, a prominent sociologist known for his work on subcultural theory of deviancy which explains how subcultures emerge as a response to the existing social structure.

Goal-Means Gap

The discrepancy or distance between an individual's goals and the resources or methods available to achieve those goals.