Category: Social studies

When a deviant act becomes criminal when what happens? Typically, in our society, a deviant act becomes a criminal act that can be prohibited and punished under criminal law when a crime is deemed socially harmful or dangerous to society. What is the social definition of crime? The Oxford Dictionary of Sociology defines crime in […]

What was an impact on the Native American population as a result of the Columbian Exchange? The impact was most severe in the Caribbean, where by 1600 Native American populations on most islands had plummeted by more than 99 percent. Across the Americas, populations fell by 50 percent to 95 percent by 1650. The disease […]

How do you verify a university degree? You can attach the degree of the concerned University and ask if the degree has been issued by the that university. It is also possible to ask for some other official certificate for degree verification of a student. The Universities are required to furnish this information to RTI […]

Who did Malinowski study? Search for: What is Bronislaw Malinowski known for? What did Malinowski study in the Trobriand Islands? Search for: Who is Bronislaw Malinowski and what role did he play in anthropology? How did Malinowski define fieldwork? Unlike the ‘armchair anthropologists’ before him, Malinowski advocated, instead of studying other peoples from the comfort […]

What percent of fatalities on the road are related to alcohol? How big is the problem? In 2016, 10,497 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. How many deaths occur from drunk driving? Overview. Every day, about 28 people in the United States die in […]

Does free speech apply to violence? “Imminent lawless action” is a standard currently used that was established by the United States Supreme Court in Brandenburg v. Under the imminent lawless action test, speech is not protected by the First Amendment if the speaker intends to incite a violation of the law that is both imminent […]

What qualifies you to be a US citizen? To become a U.S. citizen you must meet the following requirements: You must be 18 years of age or older. You must have authorization to live and work in the U.S. on a permanent basis (informally known as a green card) for at least five years (or […]

What are 5 sources of stress? What causes stress? being under lots of pressure. facing big changes. worrying about something. not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation. having responsibilities that you’re finding overwhelming. not having enough work, activities or change in your life. times of uncertainty. How do you identify […]

Which one of the following is an example of the fundamental attribution error? The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to place more emphasis on internal characteristics to explain someone’s bad behavior. An example of this is thinking that a person who didn’t answer your call is rude (internal), but in reality, they may not […]

What is enlightenment and Nirvana in Buddhism? Nirvana is a place of perfect peace and happiness, like heaven. In Hinduism and Buddhism, nirvana is the highest state that someone can attain, a state of enlightenment, meaning a person’s individual desires and suffering go away. How does one reach nirvana enlightenment Buddhism? In the Buddhist tradition, […]