Which of the following statements about race is true?

a. Official recognition of race by the government matters

b. Racial formation occurs in youth.
c. Biological characteristics are the major determinants of race.
d. Individuals may have a single race but multiple ethnicities.


a

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Which of the following is a characteristic of mass media as an agent of socialization?

A. can take the form of movies, music, books, and television B. is a flow of information via word of mouth C. is considered a direct cause of increasing rates of violence D. the higher the amount of exposure, the lower its influence

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People in rich nations focus on absolute poverty.

a. true b. false

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College male participants in equality groups suggested that ______________________ highlight(ed) the difference between seeing sexism and men's violence against women as a subject versus an experience

a. their relationship with their fathers b. whether or not they were married c. personal connections with women d. a history of sexual abuse

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