Experience Sociology_111 - 84. Martin has many social...

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 status
B. status set
C. master status
D. 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