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jeatrice

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Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the relationship that exists between deviance and power?
 
  a. Carlton desperately wants an A in his economics class but currently has a B-. The professor (who is also the dean) refuses to let him improve his grade through extra credit, so Carlton cheats on one of his exams. Carlton is caught by the professor, who gives him a zero on that test and threatens to expel him.
  b. A well-respected city alderman, whose campaign was hugely supported by the local police force, was caught driving under the influence. When the police officer realized whom he had stopped, he decided to let the alderman off with a warning rather than arrest him.
  c. A black public defender took the case of a black defendant who allegedly stole a white woman's car. The victim demanded that the defendant's lawyer be replaced with a white lawyer to improve her chances for a fair trial. The black judge denied her request.
  d. Sherri was laid off from her job six months ago and has had no success finding other employment. As a single mother, she's worried about her family's future. She has applied for loans from four major financial institutions but has been denied by each one. Feeling powerless against the big banks and desperate for money, she begins stealing food and other items needed by her family.

Question 2

Taylor and Ally are attending a home game to cheer on their favorite baseball team. Taylor, like the vast majority of fans in attendance, is wearing the home team's jersey. Ally is wearing a random T-shirt that isn't even the team's color.
 
  Ally's behavior is __________.
  a. socially controlled
  b. socially deviant
  c. statistically deviant
  d. the norm



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

c



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