In examining the portrayal of black women in the media, it is not uncommon for those who appear to have lighter skin as well as straightened hair to be perceived as "the norm" and what is desirable. Straightening one's hair goes back to the time after slavery when black women were inundated with the message that straight hair was more socially acceptable. The practice of hair straightening is still common among black women today. How are these women responding to majority domination in this example?
A. by amalgamation
B. by passing
C. by withdrawing
D. by code-switching
Answer: B
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A. a toxic environment B. a deindustrialized worksite C. a scientifically managed operation D. a sweatshop
How many follow-ups to the original mailing is the most efficient in terms of response rate?
a. zero b. one c. two d. three e. four
Most participant observers practice which type of sampling?
a. simple random b. stratified sampling c. quota sampling d. purposive sampling e. Participant observers do not use any of these.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The economic situation of women tends to improve after a marital separation, whereas that of men deteriorates. 2. Net worth is the value of assets owned minus the amount of debt owed. 3. Half of households have net worth greater than $100,000. 4. Stocks, bonds, and real estate are the most common types of assets held by Americans.