Making Use of the Sociological Perspective Encourages

question 33

Multiple Choice

Making use of the sociological perspective encourages

• A)challenging commonly-held beliefs.
• B)accepting commonly-held wisdom.
• C)the belief that society is mysterious.
• D)people to be happy with their lives as they are.

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Definitions:

Powerful Groups

Collections of individuals who possess a disproportionate amount of social, economic, or political power within a society.

Indigenous Canadians

The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, who are the original inhabitants of the land that is now Canada.

Crime Rate

The number of reported crimes within a given population and specific time period, often used as an indicator of criminal activity levels in an area.

Labelling Theory

A sociological perspective asserting that labeling individuals or groups can lead to fulfillment of the label, affecting self-identity and behavior.