There has been a shift in this century, particularly since World War II, in the response of minority group members to their subordinate status. Which of the following characterizes that shift?

a. Away from adaptation and toward change
b. Away from change and toward adaptation
c. Away from peaceful protest toward violence
d. Away from bold tactics to subtle tactics


ANS: a

Sociology

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