Why did two-year colleges change their name from junior college to community college?
What will be an ideal response?
The term junior college implied the colleges were inferior and provided a less quality education than four-year schools. The term community college emphasizes the school's accessibility rather than its limitation.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The underclass
a. is incapable of holding primary sector jobs. b. does not want to work full-time. c. consists of only one racial/ethnic group. d. cannot achieve social mobility due to lack of personal resources and opportunities. e. spends more than they earn.