Josefina attended a coming-out party for her Hispanic friend who just turned 15. It was an elaborate celebration of her womanhood, which is called a/an _____________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word.
quinceañera
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Attachment is currently considered to be
(a) firmly established in infancy (b) unaffected by cultural experiences (c) absolutely stable (d) somewhat changeable due to life experiences
Jonathan Kozol, author of "Savage Inequalities," visits a classroom in Rye, New York that is discussing equality and race. Which of the following is not a general position expressed by the class?
a. fiscal inequalities matter a great deal in shaping what a school can offer. b. racial integration would meet with strong resistance in their community. c. if instituted immediately, Affirmative Action programs would greatly enhance the school's reputation and the students' experiences. d. equity may be desirable, but it would make no difference in the long run.
Many immigrants arriving in the United States end up with “Americanized” names. How do the reasons for this practice help to illustrate inequality?
A) Only the wealthy have the privilege of changing key aspects of identity such as names. B) Immigrants understand that names that do not “sound American” can be an obstacle to success. C) Migrants from very powerful countries are able to blend in and render their privilege invisible. D) Taking on the name of a famous and powerful person is thought to grant greater success.
The birth of the discipline of sociology took place during the development of which type of society?
What will be an ideal response?