Which of the following concepts refers to a category of people, distinguished by physical or cultural traits, who are socially disadvantaged?

a. Minority
b. Ethnic category
c. Racial category
d. Out-group


Answer: a

Sociology

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The Environmental Performance Index (EPI) evaluates the performance of countries in areas including air pollution, sanitation, water resources and climate change

Which of these countries has the BEST Environmental Performance Index, and which (of the choices given), has the WORST? A) Best: Switzerland Worst: the United States B) Best: Norway Worst: Canada C) Best: The United States Worst: Colombia D) Best: Croatia Worst: Sweden

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Pierre is a slender French man who likes to wear a bright purple scarf and skinny jeans. Nathan, an American, tried wearing a brightly colored scarf, but his roommate said it made him look like a girl. This illustrates which point(s)?

a. Pierre exhibits hegemonic masculinity b. Gender performance is static based on one’s upbringing c. Masculinity is fluid and how it is performed can vary across social settings d. We merge gendered expectations with those of other intersectional statuses

Sociology

The dismantling of the hands-off doctrine began with the 1941 case of Ex parte Hull in which the Supreme Court ruled that ______

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Sociology

Alex and Tony are two working-class high school friends who live in the same neighborhood. Which of the following is likely to characterize their friendship, as compared to middle-class friendships?

a) Their friendship has lasted longer.
b) Their friendship is weaker.
c) There are no significant differences in friendship across social classes.
d) They are more likely to continue their friendship over the phone or through messages.
e) They are less intimate.

Sociology