In Interviews with the Workers Who Changed Jobs, Granovetter Learned

question 25

Multiple Choice

In interviews with the workers who changed jobs, Granovetter learned that the contacts who helped them land the job were most often an old friend, a former co-worker, or former employer. In addition, that contact was likely to be someone with whom that worker had maintained sporadic contact over the years. Granovetter called these

• A)the division of labor.
• B)weak ties.
• C)strong ties.
• D)a social network.

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Definitions:

Positivists

Scholars who believe that knowledge should be derived from scientific observation and empirical evidence.

Labeling Theorists

Social scientists who study how the labels or names applied to individuals by society can influence perceptions and behaviors, often as part of the broader study of deviance and social control.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that breach the norms or expectations set by society.

Violation

The act of breaking or failing to comply with a rule, agreement, or law.