In the late 1800s in the United States, working conditions for the poor, particularly non-English
speaking immigrants
A) were adequate due to a network of new labor laws
B) were improving rapidly, particularly for children
C) provided compassionate respite for immigrants fleeing harsh conditions and
stigmatization prevalent in the Old Country
D) were dire, with few labor laws, racial discrimination, low wages, unsafe working
conditions, and child labor
D
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The critical thinking method described in the text is called the Triple C approach
a. True b. False
Cultural pluralism is a theory with the main premise that
a) Everyone assimilates eventually b) Minority status is temporary c) Ethnic groups can interact with in the larger society while maintaining cultural distinctiveness d) Ethnic groups assimilate at different rates
Which of the following best describes the role of "the Black church" in African American life?
A) ?There is a history of religious blame and shame. B) ?These churches build and sustain community, address issues of social justice, and sustain hope. C) ?It represents one religious denomination. D) ?Few African Americans belong to a religious organization.
All the following are barriers to communication except
a. silently rehearsing what you will say next while you are listening. b. telling others how they are, rather than telling them how they affect you. c. making genuine contact by openly expressing what you think and feel. d. selective listening.