Institutional discrimination is the form inequality takes when the customary ways of doing things, prevailing attitudes and expectations, and accepted structural arrangements work to the disadvantage of the poor

a. true
b. false


a

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Resources that can be used to win a conflict include ________________

a. money b. knowledge c. technology d. allies e. all of the above

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As a union, the UFW is effective when it uses identity-based organizing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Weitzer, in his article "Flawed Theory and Method in Studies of Prostitution," contends

that the terminology used in these articles is designed for: a. Students majoring in sociology b. Students taking a course in deviant behavior c. Maximum shock value d. Ease of comprehension

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Although psychologists and sociologists study similar subjects and phenomena, what is a significant difference in the types of questions they ask?

a. Sociologists are interested in understanding the philosophy of the individual; psychologists are interested in understanding the ideology of the individual. b. Sociologists are interested in understanding how people think; psychologists are interested in understanding why people think. c. Sociologists are interested in understanding the intrinsic causes of behavior; psychologists are interested in understanding the motivational effects on behavior. d. Sociologists are interested in understanding broad social factors; psychologists are interested in understanding how individuals think.

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