Identify and discuss two specific ways in race is socially constructed in the United States.
What will be an ideal response?
One historical example of the social construction of race in the United States is the "one drop rule" that defined anyone with one drop of African or Native American ancestry as "colored people." A more contemporary example is the U.S. Census Bureau's use of 5 racial categories.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following presents a barrier to family contact during incarceration?
a. geographic distance from family b. restriction of approved visiting list c. the high expense of telephone calls d. all of the above
The family systems perspective suggests
A) that family members fulfill certain tasks and expectations as they move through their family life cycle. B) that male dominance in the family creates stability in the family. C) the social and physical environment affects how families function. D) that family members make up a system of interconnected parts.
Who is more likely to be home-schooled?
a. black school-age children b. white school-age children c. lower-income school-age children d. lower-income school-age children living in two-parent households
In communities characterized by a high incidence of rape, the act of rape is often excused as a ceremonial expression of masculinity or is seen as a legitimate way for men to punish or threaten women. These social contexts are marked by a ______ culture.
a. rape-frenzied b. rape-conscious c. rape-myth d. rape-prone