Describe the concept of "Otherness." How do majority groups use Otherness to justify inequality?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may vary. The concept of the "Otherness" refers to minority populations being set aside as different or less than when compared to majority populations. For example, Whites may "Other" African Americans so that they can further disconnect themselves from the struggles experienced by groups they are not directly related to. The concept of the Other allows majority groups to ignore the problems faced by others, and it also allows majority groups to exploit Others without feeling directly impacted.
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A. The findings represent the truth about the study from the data collected. B. The findings represent the truth about what sociologists know about the topic. C. The findings are temporary and based on early data analysis. D. The findings are subject to change with the discovery of new information.
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A. Feminists believe that culture is the cement that binds society. B. Feminists are more likely to examine multicultural variations across groups. C. Feminists emphasize the influence of popular culture. D. Feminists overlook diversity and social change. E. Feminists emphasize the social bonds that attach people to society.
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a. Blacks have lower rates of childbearing outside of marriage than whites. b. Blacks are less likely ever to marry than whites. c. Blacks are more likely to marry after having a nonmarital birth than whites. d. Black families with children are less likely than white families with children to be female headed.
The U.S. economy is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes that can be grouped into a few master trends. Which of the following is one of these trends?
A. declining globalization of markets B. decreased reliance on specialization C. growth in service-sector jobs D. declining export of manufacturing jobs to regions with lower wage rates