What is a stereotype and why is it an important concept in minority–majority relations?
What will be an ideal response?
Stereotypes are oversimplified ideas about members of particular social category that are based on exaggeration and distortion. They are important because they are often used to justify unequal or discriminatory treatment.
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a. generativity. b. personal control. c. personal concerns. d. culture.
Amy notes the list of reasons to attend a community college or a four-year state university. Which is not a reason to considering choosing a community college?
a. lower cost b. open enrollment c. ease of Transfer d. classes will be easier
________ is a term that has come to describe a nonsexual friendship between men which is characterized by intimacy and overt displays of affection
A. Dyadic relationship B. Bromance C. Guyintimate D. None of these
Which of the following is a theory of collective behavior?
A. value-added perspective B. evolutionary theory C. relative deprivation D. world systems theory