Some sociologists have suggested that in the southern U.S. in the pre-civil rights era, an African American individual was born into a status that would always be subordinate to the status of all of the White members of the community. This is an example of a(n)
A. class system.
B. caste system.
C. estate system.
D. feudal system.
Answer: B
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a. Sea levels fall. b. They are subject to flooding and possibly disappearing under water. c. New land becomes available for farming. d. Immigration increases.
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a. Lambda Legal b. Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation c. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force d. Human Rights Campaign
Juan's parents immigrated to the United States from Cuba. He identifies with his Cuban heritage, enjoys Cuban food, and speaks both Spanish and English. Cuban is Juan's __________.
A. ethnicity B. category C. nationalist D. race