Explain how the “myth of innate inferiority” helps maintain a society in which some ethnic and racial groups are denied rights and privileges.

What will be an ideal response?


The myth of innate racial inferiority has been used throughout history to deny freedom and rights to minority members, in addition to justify poor treatment.

Sociology

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__________ refer to social positions to which sets of norms regarding duties and privileges are attached

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

Recognized and intended results are called a. manifest functions

b. latent functions. c. dysfunctions. d. anomies.

Sociology

In 1890, the two occupational categories African American were most often employed in consisted of domestic/personal service and ______.

A. manufacturing jobs B. agriculture C. carpentry D. music

Sociology

The term meritocracy means those who_____ rise to the top of society

a. receive the most votes in a democratic election b. have the most ability, talent, and effort c. have been able to acquire the greatest wealth d. make the best moral and ethical decisions

Sociology