The World’s Megacities
Which of the following correctly ranks these South American cities from largest to smallest among those listed?
A. Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru; Sao Paulo, Brazil
B. Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lima, Peru
C. Lima, Peru; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina
Answer: B
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A) Coercive B) Charismatic C) Traditional D) Legal-rational
According to the theory of ______________, immigrants may have different experiences and outcomes depending on their country of origin, settlement area, social class, race, and education
A) social capital B) segmented assimilation C) structural differentiation D) paternalism
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A. social role B. status set C. social status D. master status
The assimilation experiences of minorities in the United States challenge which of the following conclusions that Gordon makes?
A. Conflict will inevitably lead to assimilation and equality. B. Assimilation is not a linear process. C. Minority groups must undergo acculturation before structural integration. D. Assimilation can be segmented for different groups. E. Assimilation and pluralism can occur simultaneously.