An achieved status is a social position
A. that is given to an individual based upon his or her age, race, or gender.
B. that is assigned to an individual at birth.
C. attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts.
D. "assigned" to a person by society without regard for the person's unique talents or characteristics.
Answer: C
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a. authority b. coercion c. force d. power
In her research, one of the authors of this book found that
A. most blacks and whites who are close friends tend to avoid talking about racial issues. b. most blacks and whites who are close friends tend to discuss racial issues on a fairly regular basis. c. most blacks and whites who are close friends join organizations working to challenge the racism in our society. d. blacks and whites who are close friends are generally more likely to be racist toward other groups.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Saenz studied the effect of concentrated urban poverty in ______.
A. creating high crime rates B. cutting residents off from key economic opportunities and services C. forcing residents to create ethnic enclaves D. requiring Black residents to integrate White neighborhoods E. drawing in funding for development and social services