Which best describes the role biology plays in gender and deviance?
a) Originally, research looked to biological differences for gendered deviance.
b) Biology is the foundation for research on gender's relationship with deviant acts.
c) Whether a person will be deviant is likely to be pre-determined by their DNA.
d) Assessing gender and deviance means beginning with a person's biological makeup.
Question 2
The relationship between labeling theory and deviance is best explored by which example?
a) A website displays an image and name of a man claiming he is a thief. Even though the man is innocent, his image is forever on the internet as a thief.
b) A prosecutor presents evidence that a woman sold drugs to children. She is sentenced to prison for a number of years.
c) A police officer pulls over a car that has no taillights. The officer provides information for a local garage to fix the car.
d) A news station posts an image of a child who stole candy from a store. The child is shown apologizing for his actions.
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