Peter, a third-generation Mexican American, goes by this name instead of his birth name (Pedro) because he does not speak Spanish and just finds it easier
He works as an architect and is married to a young woman of Korean descent who only speaks Korean with her parents. As a member of an ethnic minority whose life is no different from his White peers, Peter can be considered
a. an illegal immigrant.
b. socialized.
c. diverse.
d. assimilated.
Answer: d. assimilated.
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A) Higher than anywhere else in the world. B) Lower than anywhere else in the world. C) Higher in men than any other country, but not in women. D) Lowest in white females.
Describe the postmodern perspective on education
What will be an ideal response?
Putting babies to sleep in a crib rather than sleeping with parents illustrates the American emphasis on
a) independence.
b) collectiveness.
c) family values.
d) respecting elders.
Sociological studies have indicated that people who are married are less likely to commit suicide than people who are divorced. In this example, marital status is a(n)
A. independent variable. B. index. C. hypothesis. D. dependent variable.