Many characterizations of the African American community have been attacked because ________
a. they represent the legacy of racism and low income across many generations
b. they place too much focus on African Americans in high-paying occupations
c. they overemphasize the poorest segment of the African American community
d. they underemphasize the success achieved by African Americans
c
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a. Robert Coles c. Émile Durkheim b. Robert K. Merton d. Max Weber
Research indicates that more than half of teenagers say their parents rarely or never talk to them about sex
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After analyzing a random sample of television news shows that aired in Los Angeles and Orange counties in California, researchers came to this conclusion ______.
A. Asian Americans smile more than Whites when they are on camera B. Latinos smile more than Whites when they are on camera C. Blacks and Latinos are more likely than Whites to be portrayed as victims of crime D. Whites are more likely than Blacks and Latinos to be portrayed as victims of crime
Which of the following terms describes the set of cultural beliefs and practices that help to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests?
a. mores b. dominant ideology c. consensus d. values