Stratification is an important concept in the study of minority groups because ______
A. inequality and minority group status are synonymous
B. without minority groups, there would be no inequality
C. minority groups are often formed through struggles over control of valued goods and services
D. these days, minority groups have more prestige and power than dominant groups
Answer: C
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A a whole-hearted acceptance of the outside community. B government regulation of family life. C increased family privacy and exclusivity of emotional bonds. . D a movement toward the psychological liberation of women and children. P
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