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Liazos, Alexander – Social Problems, 1972
Charges that the field of sociology fails: (i) to emphasize the common characteristics of deviants and nondeviants; (ii) to give due attention to undramatic" forms of deviance; and, (iii) to explore the role of power in defining deviance." (JM)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Conformity, Crime, Institutional Role

Weiss, Jane E.; And Others – Social Problems, 1976
Uses cross national data to examine how economic, political and educational structures affect both the participation of women in the labor force and their employment in more powerful and well rewarded positions, and assesses the relevance of comparative studies of women as a status group to national public policy considerations. (Author/JM)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cross Cultural Studies, Economic Factors, Educational Background

Tifft, Larry L. – Social Problems, 1979
The assumptions of the principle of legality are explored. It is concluded that any response to human conflict that respects individual authenticity and sovereignty, human diversity, competency, and shared responsiblity can only be given retrospectively. (Author/MC)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Conflict Resolution, Crime, Criminal Law