Which perspective suggests the need for more equal-status interracial contact with open dialogue about race and racism?
A. contact hypothesis
B. symbolic interactionist theory
C. conflict theory
D. structural functionalism theory
Answer: B
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A. role taking B. resocialization C. internalization D. impression management E. internalization
The ______ is the single most important factor in the development of dominant-minority relations.
A. contact situation B. Blauner hypothesis C. power differential situation D. caste system
Jonas, a 15-year-old boy, was arrested for burglary. This was his first offense
Rather than be sentenced as an adult, the judge sentenced John as a juvenile and gave him 20 days in a juvenile treatment center, then probation for one year in which he must have weekly counseling for himself and his family. The judge is likely using what method to control crime in this case? a. prevention b. community-based reform c. retribution d. rehabilitation
According to Pyke, what factor does NOT affect the acceptance for interracial marriage?
a. cultural preferences for different races b. cultural tradition around age of marriage c. size of the immigrant group d. ratio of men to women within an immigrant group