Which term referred to a person with between three-eighths and five-eighths of African ancestry?

a. Mulatto
b. Quadroon
c. Octoroon
d. One-drop


A

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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What type of disciplinarians were the early American colonists?

a. non-religious b. strict c. moderate d. weak

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To achieve the ideal waistline of 13-18 inches, women have worn corsets and even had their lower ribs removed. This situation suggests that

a. gender ideals do not exist in reality, but that does not stop people from trying to achieve them. b. Chinese women (more than other nationalities of women) will do anything to achieve an ideal. c. gender ideals are realistic standards that women can meet. d. gender ideals are biologically based realities.

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The _______ perspective assumes that a family with both parents living in the same household is the optimal environment for children's development

a. rehabilitative alimony b. child support c. parental loss d. parental compensation

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