The term _______ group describes a set of people set apart by their national origin or distinctive cultural patterns

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ethnic

Sociology

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In the typical capitalistic-style workplace, most workers

a. are told what to do and what the wages or salaries will be. b. control much of what they do, but are told what their work hours will be. c. own a share in the company where they work. d. have some control over what is done with the income form the sale of the products they make.

Sociology

When employing _____________, researchers interact with subjects in their natural environment without their knowledge

A) surveys B) participant observation C) detached observation D) nonparticipant observation

Sociology

In her study of middle class students, sociologist Amira Proweller found that both blacks and whites criticized each other when acting "out of race.". This criticism is an example of

a. groupthink. b. mortification. c. peer pressure. d. internalization.

Sociology

In the context of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following is most likely to be stated by a functionalist?

A) ?Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups. B) ?If a society aims to eliminate racial-ethnic inequality, newcomers must retain their original cultural heritage and values in the host country. C) ?Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but much of the inequity can be attributed to individual failings and a lack of acculturation. D) ?In a meritocratic society, people should be rewarded for their ethnicity rather than their accomplishments to minimize racial-ethnic inequality. E) ?Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation as it leads to racial-ethnic inequality.

Sociology