The MFDP

question 117

Multiple Choice

The MFDP

• A)was a political party founded an organized by African Americans in Mississippi.
• B)was a violent backlash to Freedom Summer.
• C)was LBJ's greatest civil rights legislation.
• D)was founded by Martin Luther King Jr.
• E)represented a serious challenge to the Democratic Party by Republicans.

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Definitions:

Social Marks

Social marks refer to characteristics or attributes that distinguish individuals or groups in a social context, often influencing their social status or identity.

Structural Strain Theory

A sociological theory that posits the disconnection between societal goals and the means available to achieve them creates social strain leading to deviant behavior.

Robert Merton

A sociologist famous for developing the strain theory, the concept of unintended consequences, and the terms "self-fulfilling prophecy" and "role model."

Deviant Behavior

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or expectations, often eliciting negative social responses.