How do conservatives, liberals, and radicals on the left understand racial and ethnic inequality? What does each political viewpoint claim we should do about this inequality?
What will be an ideal response?
• Radical-Left View: Striking inequality and racism are built into the very institutions of U.S. society. There must be fundamental change in economic, political, and other social institutions to eliminate racial hierarchy.
• Liberal View: Social and economic inequality places minorities at the margins of U.S. society. Government programs must attack prejudice and discrimination, and provide assistance to minorities.
• Conservative View: Some people may hold prejudiced views of minorities, but all people make choices and must take responsibility for their own social standing. All people need to treat others as individuals. Some minorities must overcome cultural disadvantages through individual effort in order to realize higher achievement.
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(a) Most are women in their late 50s. (b) Most are males in their late 40s. (c) Most still live in their parents' home. (d) All of the above are true.
The health problems associated with teen pregnancy and childbirth are likely due to
a. physical immaturity. b. poverty. c. alcohol and/or drug use. d. sleep deprivation.
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What will be an ideal response?
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).