Sociological Theories and Concepts
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According to the Structural Strain Theory, which group of people accepts both the goals and means of society?

  • Ritualists
  • Innovators
  • Conformists (correct)
  • Retreatists
  • Which group of people in the Structural Strain Theory accepts the society's goals but rejects the means to achieve those goals?

  • Ritualists
  • Innovators (correct)
  • Retreatists
  • Conformists
  • What characterizes Retreatists according to the Structural Strain Theory?

  • Accept goals, reject means
  • Reject goals, accept means
  • Accept both the goals and means of society
  • Reject both the goals and means of society (correct)
  • Which behavior is considered a form of deviance by Robert Merton?

    <p>Being an Innovator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates Innovators from Ritualists according to Robert Merton's Theory?

    <p>Accepting society's means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in Robert Merton's concept deviates from the norm by rejecting the society's goals while accepting the means?

    <p>Ritualists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do rebels do according to the text?

    <p>Reject goals and means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are rebels considered deviant in the text?

    <p>They want to create new goals and means for society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the driving force behind the establishment of universal human rights?

    <p>Recognition of the importance of human dignity and equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Commission on Human Rights as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Overseeing the implementation of human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is human dignity described as personal and invaluable in the text?

    <p>It is fundamental to one's self-respect and self-regard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept guarantees freedom from degrading behavior, discrimination, and prejudice views?

    <p><strong>Human dignity</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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