Which one of the following theories is the sociological explanation for why black male athletes dominate the sport of basketball?
a. The black male athlete's ability can be traced to the fact that slave owners bred their ancestors to be strong.
b. The black male athlete has an extra muscle in his leg.
c. Blacks are just better athletes, plain and simple.
d. Black athletes' energy is channeled toward moneymaking sports, such as basketball.
d
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_______ research uses words to describe families and their actions
A. Qualitative B. Quantitative C. Surveys D. Secondary data analysis
Anthropologist Carol Stack studied a low-income, African American neighborhood called the Flats to further investigate the conclusions of the Moynihan report
Her research found that all of the following are characteristics of the neighborhood's families EXCEPT: a. kin and nonkin membership in families. b. hiding resources and possessions to prevent having to share. c. shared child raising. d. domestic authority of women.
Tanya, a teenager, argues with her friend that teen marriages will lead to stronger marriages. Which of the following is an accurate statement that weakens Tanya's argument?
A) Teens are less likely to divorce as they live in a shrinking marriage market. B) First marriages of teens tend to last longer than first marriages of adults. C) Teens are more likely to be involved in a cohabitation arrangement. D) Teen marriages are typically hastened by a premarital pregnancy.
______ are people to whom one is not related by blood, marriage, or adoption but on whom one nonetheless depends.
A. Fictive kin B. Roommates C. Household members D. Extended family