Students in elementary schools around the country are generally taught that Christopher Columbus "discovered" America. This is an example of __________.
A. institutional racism
B. a lack of social capital
C. prejudice
D. a stereotype
institutional racism
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What will be an ideal response?
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a. gender identity b. androcentrism c. gender schema d. gender polarization
The richest 5% of Americans have captured most of the wealth created in the United States over the last 40 years:
a. true b. false
What positive take does the text indicate sociologists might present when considering cases of violent road rage?
A) Violent road rage allows people to vent their energy and calm their emotions. B) Most people driving the freeways under stressful conditions do not engage in violent road rage. C) Violent road rage has a functional role, providing employment for emergency responders. D) By simply increasing the power of law enforcement, society can reduce violent road rage.