What Is the MOST Common Martial Status Found Among Inmates

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST common martial status found among inmates in U.S. state prisons?

• A)married
• B)divorced
• C)widowed
• D)never married

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Definitions:

Differentiation

In sociology, differentiation refers to the process by which institutions and social processes become increasingly specialized and distinct from one another in modern societies.

Latency

A phase or period of inactivity or dormancy where underlying processes are not yet visible or are developing below the surface.

Pattern Maintenance

The process of preserving social systems and structures through the perpetuation of norms, values, and rituals.

Imperative

Something that is considered absolutely necessary or obligatory; a command or principle that must be followed.