Tracking refers to the practice of assigning students to specific curriculum groups and courses on the basis of their test scores, previous grades, or other criteria. Conflict theorists believe that tracking seriously affects many students' educational performance and their overall academic accomplishments

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

Sociology

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Strain theory continues to be used because it is applicable to a wide variety of forms of deviance

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

According to Rotundo's description of the changing ideas of manhood, the conception of manhood that emphasizes a man's obligation to community is called ____

a. communal manhood b. socialized manhood c. self-made manhood d. androgynous manhood e. passionate manhood

Sociology

What term do we use to refer to the use of or threat of violence against random or symbolic targets in pursuit of political aims?

A. war B. terrorism C. politics D. hard negotiation

Sociology

The statement "African American parents have learned that children as young as two years can absorb negative messages about Blacks in children's books, toys, and television shows" most likely supports the views of which sociological perspective?

A. Conflict perspective B. Interactionist perspective C. Functionalist perspective D. Global perspective

Sociology