What are the major differences between the concepts of race and ethnicity?
What will be an ideal response?
race is based on physical differences, hierarchical, hierarchy leads to unequal social/economic/political power; ethnicity is based on social and cultural similarities, no ethnic rankings, ethnicity is generally used as a basis for power
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a. more common now than it was at an earlier time b. less common now than it was at an earlier time c. perceived to be more common now, but this is not necessarily the case d. not as bad as some other crimes
Helen is an environmentalist. When she says that the goal of this movement is establishing an ecologically sustainable culture, she means
a. a healthy environment requires an economic system that delivers both equality and environmental awareness. b. human ingenuity and an economic system that encourages innovation will extend the human record of living longer, healthier, and richer lives. c. a way of life that meets the needs of both the present and future generations. d. that a society's impact on the environment is a function of its level of population, its level of affluence, and its level of technology.
The definition of a social problem is subject to negotiation according to the
a. Functionalist orientation. c. Interactionist orientation. b. Conflict orientation. d. Postmodernist orientation.
Prejudice or discrimination against someone because of his or her sex is called _______
A. conservatism B. traditional values C. hate crime D. sexism