How would a sociologist determine that actions by a municipality are based on environmental racism?
A. If the actions clean up an environmental hazard in a poor neighborhood, but do not pay damages.
B. If the municipality makes a law that limits where minorities can live in a city.
C. If the issues the minority city members face are taken care of slowly.
D. If the minority citizens face a problem that is not taken care of while wealthier citizens see a resolution to the same problem.
Answer: D
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A. Reciprocity B. Fair trade C. Egalitarianism D. Capitalistic exchange
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a. socialization agency b. normative culture c. symbolic socialization d. cultural capital
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A) The person did not reform in prison. B) The person is surrounded by ex-criminals. C) The person is inherently criminal. D) Many employers do not hire ex-convicts.
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a. criminal recidivism b. specific deterrence c. mens rea d. shock probation