Which Sociological Perspective Would Most Likely Be Concerned with the Stigmatizing

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which sociological perspective would most likely be concerned with the stigmatizing nature of formal social controls that require convicted sex offenders to register with police agencies and have their pictures published in newspapers to make their identities publicly known?

• A) functionalist perspective
• B) conflict perspective
• C) interactionist perspective
• D) global perspective

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Definitions:

Esteem and Status

Pertains to the perception of an individual's or group's value and position within a social hierarchy.

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the charismatic appeal or personal attraction one has over others.

Expert Power

Expert power is the influence one possesses due to their high level of skills, knowledge, or expertise in a particular area, which can impact others' behavior or decisions.

Trustworthy

describes the quality of being reliable, honest, and able to be trusted.