Pointing to the increasing affluence of African Americans, sociologist William J. Wilson concluded that ________
a. class has become more important than race in determining black life-chances in the modern industrial period
b. class has ceased to be of concern as more educated Blacks are entering the middle class
c. programs must be developed to confront ethnic and racial discrimination rather than class
subordination
d. the overriding goal of the Black middle class is to achieve petty social values and become acceptable to White society
a
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a. the growth machine perspective b. redlining c. urban ecology d. urbanization
Jonathan and Lisa are planning to retire in two years. They will receive pensions, social security, and they have adequate savings. They have satisfying careers and work 60 hours a week
They live on acreage outside of town and have few social contacts. They are looking forward to having a relaxing breakfast together each morning and doing what they please. Hypothesize how they will fare in retirement. a) Jonathan will be more satisfied in retirement because they have plenty of financial assets. b) Lisa will be more satisfied because they have plenty of financial assets. c) Jonathan will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement. d) Lisa will be satisfied in retirement because men tend to fare better in retirement.