Which of the Following Is NOT Considered a Characteristic of Sociology

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of sociology?

• A)strict,highly specific rules and guidelines about how to theorize about any particular topic
• B)usage of research methods such as interviews,observations,surveys,and archival data
• C)adherence to the principle of social embeddedness
• D)an aim to understand and generate new knowledge about human behavior and social relations

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Definitions:

Civil Law

A legal system based on written codes and statutes, as opposed to common law, which is based on judicial decisions and precedent.

Criminal Law

A system of law focused on the punishment of individuals who commit crimes.

Defense of Marriage Act

The Defense of Marriage Act was a U.S. federal law enacted in 1996 that defined marriage for federal purposes as the union of one man and one woman, and allowed states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages granted under the laws of other states.

Same-Sex Couples

Romantic or marital partnerships between two people of the same gender.