Imagine That a Powerful and Influential Person Decided to Heavily

question 33

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a powerful and influential person decided to heavily tattoo her own face with symbols and images that told parts of her life story. Would she be treated as a deviant?

• A) No, powerful people are often allowed to do things others find strange.
• B) Yes, any culture would consider that to be a deviant act.
• C) Yes, but there would be no negative reaction for fear of causing offense.
• D) No, there are several cultures where this sort of behavior is very common.
• E) Yes, it would be in the United States, though there are other cultures that would consider it normal or desirable.

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Definitions:

Institutions

Established and enduring patterns of social order that govern the behavior and expectations of individuals within a society.

Roles

The behaviors, obligations, and privileges attached to a social position or status within society.

Cultural Expectations

The societal norms or standards that dictate how individuals should behave within their culture.

Socialization

The lifelong process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, norms, and social skills necessary to participate within their society.