Which of the following factors contributes to poorer health among racial and ethnic minorities compared to whites in the U.S.?
a. They have higher socieconomic levels
b. They have greater access to preventive care.
c. They experience less exposure to environmental hazards.
d. There are lifestyle differences lifestyle differences.
d
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a. Preindustrial b. Industrial c. Postindustrial d. Preliterate
Within agricultural societies, all members of the society are engaged in the production of food
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A __________ is special term that describes a person's belief that he or she belongs to a certain group with distinctive characteristics and interests, such as a pro-choice group, the Tea Party, the working class, etc
a. collective identity b. marginalization complex c. frame d. group consciousness
SAGE News Clips: Guatemalan Syphilis ExperimentsDescription: While looking for research on the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis, a Wellesley college professor uncovered medical records that detailed unethical experiments done on Guatemalans by both U.S. and Guatemalan doctors. Between 1946 and 1948, more than 1500 Guatemalans were infected with syphilis to test the effectiveness of penicillin. Watch this video to learn more about the victims of the Guatemalan experiment--many of whom are suing the U.S. government.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 56, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following is one of the primary violations of both the
Tuskegee and Guatemalan "experiments?" A. The researchers told the subjects they could end the experiment at any time. B. The researchers did not protect subjects from personal or psychological harm. C. The researchers made sure to receive consent from the participants. D. The researchers refrained from putting undue stress on the participants.