Select and discuss one way that family background has affected educational outcomes in the United States. What does this say about equality within the American education system?
What will be an ideal response?
but could include information about early educational outcomes, participation, and graduation from college, or Coleman Report findings.
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Older women are considerably better off financially than are older men
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the early part of the 20th century, the term Latin was associated with
a. Latin Americans b. Italians, Spaniards, and Latin Americans c. Italians d. Caribbean populations
Which of these statements about the relationship between one's family and one's social status is not true?
a. The family is the source of economic resources that may open occupational opportunities. b. Children from working class families feel a much stronger need to attend college. c. Families with more resources are more likely to send their children to college thereby helping them succeed. d. The family may be the source of important values that will facilitate success. e. The children of blue-collar families are less likely to attend the university.
Indentured servants were members of a caste system and had no opportunities for mobility.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)