Maria, a Hispanic American, is marrying Jang, an Asian American. What practice are they illustrating?

a. endogamy
b. exogamy
c. homogamy
d. polygamy


b. exogamy

Sociology

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Ogbu and Davis (2003) found that middle-class African American students in an affluent area got lower grades than their middle-class white classmates, concluding that the difference was due to

A) Not wanting to be "too white" B) Lower academic preparation C) Lower socio-economic status D) Discrimination by teachers

Sociology

Which theorist believed that religion kept poor people docile?

A. Max Weber B. Émile Durkheim C. Karl Marx D. Herbert Spencer

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What is ecological modernization? Describe the main tenets of ecological modernization and give an example to support your answer. Then discuss two important criticisms of ecological modernization.

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Which of the following is an example of societal fragmentation along racial lines taking place in the United States?

A. dominance of the National Congress party B. state borders redrawn along linguistic lines C. high costs of in-state college tuition D. "White flight" from high-immigration areas

Sociology