The "American Dream" - the notion that anybody can be successful and rich if they work hard enough - is most commonly associated with which sociological theory?Question 9Select one:a.sociobiologyb.functionalismc.conflict theoryd.ethnocentrism

In your opinion, does the American Dream exist in society today? Explain.

develop an idea about the American Dream.

American criminologist Richard Quinney theorized that capitalism—and the exploitation and oppression of the working class—make deviant and even criminal behavior nearly inescapable for workers. The ruling class can make laws that target the poor. When the poor act out against repression, they become targets for law enforcement, while the rich and powerful remain free to do what they like. Quinney’s theory falls under which sociological perspective?Group of answer choicesconflict theorysocial control theorystructural strain theorystructural functionalism

Unlike Karl Marx, theorists in Cultural StudiesGroup of answer choicesbelieve that everyday life is primarily centered on work and an individual's family.fail to integrate a variety of perspectives into their thinking, including those from the arts, the humanities, and the social sciences.fail to study recreational activities, hobbies, and sporting events in seeking to understand how individuals function in society.expand the subordinate group to include additional powerless and marginalized people, not just laborers.

A sociologist conducts research into the ways that Hispanic American students are historically underprivileged in the American education system. What theoretical approach is the sociologist using?Question 15Select one:a.symbolic interactionismb.functionalismc.conflict theoryd.ethnocentrism