Conflict theorists criticize __________, which refers to the practice of assigning students to specific curriculum groups and courses on the basis of their test scores, previous grades, or other criteria.

A. mentoring
B. structural assimilation
C. tracking
D. ethnic pluralism


Ans: C. tracking

Sociology

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a. not very important for ending occupational segregation. b. very important for ending occupational segregation.

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Those in positions of power do NOT have the ability to define what behavior is deviant or not

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following statements is true of peers as socialization agents?

A) ?A peer group is the first and most influential socialization agent. B) A peer group is the most important factor that helps in keeping a family close.? C) A peer group consists of people who differ in age, social status, and interests.? D) All peer or friend influence is positive.? E) Peer influence usually increases as young children get older.

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A table in which the distributions of two nominal variables are arranged so that the frequencies of their combinations, as well as the totals, can be observed is a

A) frequency table. B) contingency table. C) distribution table. D) grouped frequency table.

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