There are several reasons why the category of "race" is no longer considered to be identified as a meaningful force in American society because we really cannot discuss race in a "pure" sense anymore (due to the frequency of inter-relationships that have occurred). However, another reason the authors discuss for why social scientists and ordinary citizens have begun to shy away from "race" as a
category to differentiate people is
a. that people are uncomfortable with this category because it over emphasizes the power of these forces in society.
b. because people have very little understanding of the difference between race, ethnicity, and nationality.
c. because even using the word race has always had political meanings and uses.
d. all of the above
D
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a. has no real effect on student safety b. works to protect students in inner-city schools, but not in the suburbs c. helps to make schools safer d. has never really been tried in the United States
Single mothers are "poor" or "near poor," despite the fact that many of them work
full time. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What three revolutions with far-ranging impacts on society and families were discussed in the textbook?
a. the Agricultural, Industrial and Electronics revolutions. b. the American, French and Russian revolutions. c. the Monarchial, Republic and Democratic revolutions. d. the Capitalist, Socialist and Communist revolutions.
Research on communication patterns in stepfamilies reveals several different communication patterns. In which pattern do the child and the biological/adoptive parent maintain interaction, but the stepparent remains pretty much irrelevant to the child's life?
a. outsider triad b. linked triad c. adult-coalition triad d. complete triad