Racism is defined as
A. a belief that one race is supreme and that all others are innately inferior.
B. the tendency of people to respond to and act on the basis of stereotypes.
C. the systematic killing of an entire people or nation.
D. the denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice.
A. a belief that one race is supreme and that all others are innately inferior.
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Janet listened as the manager of the store offered her a wage rate of $10 dollars per hour. She accepted the job. How would a conflict theorist characterize this action?
a. By adapting to the employer's needs, Janet benefits by gaining wages. b. Wages are symbolic of Janet's value to her employer. c. Wages offered to Janet for her labor position her in the class structure. d. Janet accepts that she must work her way up the ladder to achieve. e. There are few jobs at this high wage rate, so Janet makes a rational choice.
Which of the following statements concerning ascribed statuses is NOT true?
a. They are based on the actions of the individuals. b. They are determined by birth. c. They cannot be changed. d. They tend to be less important in modern societies.
Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 central areas to parenting education mentioned in Texas ROPER’s framework?
a. Social support and resources b. Health and safety c. Community relationships d. Child and lifespan development
The 2013-2015 Ebola outbreak illustrated global health issues in what way?
A. Low-income countries with low population density were less likely to be affected. B. Once someone contracted the disease, they were likely to die regardless of where they were treated. C. Those treated in the Global North recovered at much higher rates than those in the Global South. D. Diseases like Ebola, which spreads through casual contact, can quickly be spread around the world in the current global age.