Decolonization gave development a new meaning in the sense that:
a. it transformed nation states into powerful entities
b. it linked development to ideals of sovereignty and social justice
c. it refocuses development on African countries
d. it confirms the perils of World War II
b. it linked development to ideals of sovereignty and social justice
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Why are positive stereotypes a mixed blessing to groups to which they are applied?
a. They encourage members of the group to be themselves b. They justify more negative stereotypes c. They lead to development in minority communities d. They free minorities from stereotypical expectations
Some scholars suggest that European Americans did not equally welcome all minorities to assimilate as a means of maintaining control. This relates to the ______ perspective, in which dominant groups benefit from inequality.
A. conflict B. functionalist C. symbolic interactionist D. resistance
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
To be considered as empirical evidence, the data must be acquired via studies that use systematic observations of people or events.
According to the text, functionalist theorists contend that one purpose social institutions serve is to
A. ensure the stability and continuance of society. B. provide for some segments of society at the expense of others. C. distribute power to the various segments of society unequally. D. shape individual identity and personality.