Chapter 1 discusses the two main defining characteristics of a minority group: visible distinguishing traits and experiencing a pattern of inequality. Apply this perspective to analyze the process of European immigrants transitioning from being "minorities" to assimilated into a combined "White" identity.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies.
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Ideally, ________ should be a child's first and best sex educators
A) parents B) peers C) school D) church
Sociologists often use the term __________ to refer to a classification that reflects a combination of factors such as income, occupation, and education
a. power status b. socioeconomic status c. prestige status d. wealth status
With regard to Caryl Rusbult's four different types of responses to conflict, ________ is defined as behaving in a passive but constructive manner by optimistically waiting and hoping for conditions to improve.
A) voice B) exit C) loyalty D) neglect
The fact that instant messaging is based on a new set of symbols shows us that
a. today's young people are smarter than their parents. b. symbols are static elements. c. culture changes over time. d. we are not dependent on our culture's symbols.