Describe how the definition of the term "race" originated. How has the term changed over time? In your essay, also discuss how race has evolved as a social construction. Finally, discuss how race is embedded with social class.

What will be an ideal response?


Varies

Sociology

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Many Americans assume that education's major purpose is to maximize each child's skills and opportunities for mobility in the society and that individual effort, not family background, is the main variable explaining why some succeed and others

do not. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

Progressives would most likely accept laws that

A) permit corporal punishment. B) allow same sex marriages. C) fulfill the goals of DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act). D) do none of the above three.

Sociology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Needs Assessment consists of establishing standards of need and devising a way of counting the number who fall below that standard.

Sociology

The process by which a form of deviance becomes negatively sanctioned by the legal system is called ______.

A. criminalization B. deviance C. politicization D. specific deterrence

Sociology