A sociologist who argues that education and school systems are shaped by power dynamics in society aligns with the ______ perspective.
A. feminist
B. symbolic interactionist
C. conflict
D. functionalist
Answer: C
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A. divorce-stress adjustment B. stimulus-value-role C. Social exchange D. funnel with filters
While walking through a commercial neighborhood you notice that many of the signs above the doors are written in foreign languages. You conclude that the neighborhood is characterized by:
a. a high degree of illiteracy b. a high level of ethnic conflict c. considerable poverty d. the presence of many different subcultures
Non-Hispanic white household median net worth is 10 times that of black households
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What distinguishes a minority from a society's majority?
a. The minority has a distinct identity based on physical or cultural traits, and the minority experiences subordination or disadvantage. b. The minority may have a distinct identity based on physical or biological traits, but the minority receives treatment equal to that of the majority. c. The minority has a distinct identity and is able to oppress the majority. d. The minority has a distinct identity as the society's elite, and the minority experiences material comfort.