A classic argument in sociology is as follows: "If men define situations as real, they are real in their consequences." The text author uses this to demonstrate that ______.
A. majority groups cannot think of themselves as minority groups
B. minority groups often suffer from stereotype threats
C. even though majority and minority statuses are socially constructed, they are treated as "objective"
D. people rarely change their attitudes about race
Answer: C
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Institutional discrimination is the
A. denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals or groups that results from the normal operations of society. B. belief that individuals or groups should be denied equal rights and opportunities. C. stereotyping of people who work in public or private institutions. D. establishment of laws that intentionally deny opportunities and equal rights to members of minority groups.
Charlene is a single mother with low income. She receives a government grant based on the number of children she has. Charlene's situation reflects a. guaranteed child support
b. a children's allowance. c. child welfare. d. Aid to Families With Dependent Children.
Which of the following is NOT a problem associated with the concept of love?
a. being in love with more than one person at the same time b. making risky/dangerous choices c. mother-in-law feels alienated from love with her offspring d. becoming profoundly depressed when love ends
The historical background of African Americans is characterized by:
a. involuntary migration b. slavery and segregation c. continued oppression d. a, b and c