Jessica Mitford’s The American Way of Death, published in 1963, played a critical role in changes in the funeral industry
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True
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What is the best way to remember what you have read?
A. Put it away for at least two days. B. Rethink the material, rereading the more difficult or important parts. C. Write a one-page summary. D. Highlight key words.
Which of the following is a difference between the functionalist perspective and the conflict perspective?
a. The functionalist perspective emphasizes the stability of a society, while the conflict perspective emphasizes the tension between competing groups. b. The functionalist perspective explains the physical violence between groups competing for their share of resources, while the conflict perspective explains how immigration restrictions and real estate practices result in competition between groups. c. The functionalist perspective is more appropriate today in the study of race and ethnicity, while the conflict perspective best helps to understand the behaviors that are passed on from one generation to the next. d. The functionalist perspective focuses on the difficulties of the subordinate groups, while the conflict perspective focuses on the benefits of racial discrimination to dominant groups.
Who led a campaign of anti-Semitism in the United States during the 1920s?
a. The Ku Klux Klan b. Harvard University c. The U. S. Justice Department d. The German American population
Which of the following would be considered the most agreed-upon means of achieving success legitimately in the United States?
A. inheriting wealth from parents B. having good credit C. achieving a college degree D. maintaining a steady routine, day to day