According to Max Weber, ________ is the process used by members of a dominant status group to maximize their advantage by excluding nonmembers from the benefits of membership.
A. segregation
B. social closure
C. social divide
D. social exclusion
Answer: B
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Raising multiethnic children raises unique challenges not experienced by parents of same-race children. For example, some parents of multiethnic children
A. worry that the child will not have a chance to learn about both cultures. B. are concerned that their children will choose to identify with one culture more so than the other. C. worry that their children will be rejected by members of both communities. D. are concerned their children will be confused over their multiethnicity.
The meaning of race varies by time and place. In Brazil almost everyone thinks of themselves as multiracial. Americans, on the other hand, think of race in categorical terms and apply the label "biracial" or "multiracial" only to those who appear "almost white.". These differences suggest that
a. biracial should be a racial category. b. race is of no social consequence. c. the meaning of race varies by time and place. d. people need more racial choices.
All of the following statements are TRUE with respect to the single-parent headed family system EXCEPT
a. Between 1970 and 2010 the proportion of single-parent headed families within the U.S. has nearly doubled. b. The majority of African-American single mothers are widows. c. The majority of White single mothers are divorced. d. One out of every two children in the U.S. will live in a single parent family at some time before adulthood.
Part A of Medicare is insurance
a. acute medical care b. hospital c. long-term care d. emergency medical care