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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Accepting society's means (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do rebels do according to the text?

<p>Reject goals and means (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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