In what ways does The Noel hypothesis offer a useful way to analyze the contact situation that developed between Chinese and Anglo Americans in the mid-19th century?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Students should discuss that Noel argues that racial or ethnic stratification will result when a contact situation has three conditions: ethnocentrism, competition, and a differential in power. One all three conditions were met on the West Coast, a vigorous campaign against the Chinese began, and the group was pushed into a subordinate, disadvantaged position. For example, in 1862, Congress passed what became known as the Anti-Coolie Act or the Chinese Police Act which required Chinese immigrants to pay a hefty monthly tax for working in California. By some estimates, the tax took up between 60% and 80% of their wages.
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a. how others think of one's job b. how far one goes in school c. how much money one makes d. how much money one's children make
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a. It was for life and was inherited. b. Slaves were considered to be human beings as well as property. c. Slaves were denied rights. d. Coercion was used to keep slaves "in their place."
In terms of age stratification, sociologists are most interested in ____
a. young people b. children and infants c. the elderly d. the effects on politics e. issues of retirement
Because lung tissue gradually loses its elasticity, ________ is reduced by half between ages 25 and 80.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).