The probability of gaining certain advantages defined as desirable, such as long life and health, is called ________.

A. life chances
B. "the breaks"
C. advancement
D. opportunity


Answer: A

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Women on welfare believing that other women on welfare are lazy is explained by ________ theory

a) conflict b) feminist c) economic d) family

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Public financing for political parties does little to impact the number of minority candidates for political office. 2. The U.S. Constitution institutionalized a racial hierarchy and racist ideology in the United States. 3. Darwin’s theory of evolution argues that all humans have common ancestors, and it was used exclusively by abolitionists to decry slavery. 4. Racism is one of the most severe problems in modern Japan. 5. Improving the political representation of minority racial, ethnic, and religious groups in society has proven to do little to improve social integration or reduce discrimination.

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Gina works in an unskilled job at a fast food restaurant. She makes near-minimum wage, has no benefits, and is sent home early without pay when hours are slow. Her supervisor wouldn’t be terribly worried if she quit. She is an example of a/an:

A. living wage ordinance. B. occasional laborer. C. disposable workforce. D. time-availability perspective.

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