Test Bank and Solutions For SOC 6th Edition 6e By Nijole Benokraitis Intro to Sociology

82. Answers will vary. Common sense is subjective. If a woman crashes into one's car, one might conclude, according to the conventional wisdom, statements that one has heard over the years, that "women are terrible drivers." In fact, most drivers involved in crashes are men—especially teenagers and those age 70 and older (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2013). Thus, objective data show that, overall, men are worse drivers than women. Please see the section "What is Sociology?" for more information. 83. Answers will vary. Dysfunctions are social patterns that have a negative impact on a group or society. When one part of society isn't working, it affects other parts by creating conflict, divisiveness, and social problems. Consider religion. In the United States, the Catholic Church's stance on issues such as not ordaining women to be priests and denouncing abortion and homosexuality has produced a rift between those who embrace and those who reject the papal edicts. In other countries, religious intolerance has led to wars and terrorism. Please see the section "Contemporary Sociological Theories" for more information