Imagine that a new minority group, one with no ethnic or racial ties to any groups discussed in the chapter text, is entering U.S. society. What factors would you expect to be especially important in shaping the contact period? Why? What advice would you give to this group? What pathways into U.S. society or strategies for adaptation would you recommend? Of all the groups we have discussed in this course, which one would you recommend as a model to a new minority group? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
Varies.
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Mary is a researcher who is conducting research on the relationship between college grades and the amount of time spent studying. She is going to conduct open-ended interviews. This is an example of a _________________research method.
a. quantitative research b. qualitative research c. paradigm research d. quantifiable research
Evolutionary theorizing in sociology does not involve which of the following?
a. analysis of historical stages of societal development b. analysis of natural selection on the human genome c. analysis of future societies d. a and c above e. b and c above
Sherif and his colleagues would generally agree with the proposition that the best way to reduce hostility between groups is to bring them together socially—putting them in a pleasant situation
a. true b. false
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Members of Congress have successfully blocked foreign aid to countries that might use the funds to encourage abortion. 2. The Supreme Court approved the right to terminate a pregnancy by a narrow 5-4 majority. 3. Children's books published since the 1970s have shown significant improvement in the representation of females. 4. You should write your papers in order from beginning to end, especially if you have made an outline. 5. In your thesis statement, you state the opinion that you will argue in the rest of the paper.