84.(p. 169)Martin has many social statuses including being a parent, a son, a husband, and a carpenter. When he was younger, he committed a crime and served some time in prison. Despite all of the things he has accomplished since then, most people still react to Martin primarily as an ex-con. What type of status does being an ex-con represent in Martin's life?
A. social statusB. status setC. master statusD. social role
Croteau - Chapter 07 #84
Level: Moderate
Topic: Culture and Social Interaction
Type: Synthesis
85.(p. 166)Mike's uncle is always making generalizations about certain racial/ethnic groups, describing them as being smart, good with money, lazy, unmotivated, or prone to crime. Mike knows that these assertions are unfounded but he does not know how to address his uncle. These generalizations are
Croteau - Chapter 07 #85
Level: Basic
Topic: Culture and Social Interaction
Type: Comprehension
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