The idea that prejudice and discrimination form a vicious circle means that
a. prejudice is more common than actual discrimination.
b. it is easy to prove that most stereotypes are wrong.
c. most people do not act on their prejudices.
d. prejudice and discrimination reinforce each other.
d
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A) unequal opportunities for men and women and patriarchal gender ideologies. B) men's lack of empathy for their overworked wives. C) women's unwillingness to surrender power in the private sphere. D) None of the above three is correct.
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In the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, many Americans publicly demonstrated their patriotism. This is an illustration of Durkheim’s belief that
A. people mobilize only when they feel threatened. B. the definition of deviance is relative to the situation. C. deviance produces social solidarity. D. deviant labels apply only to the powerless.