How is the pattern of wealth distribution in the U.S. influenced by race?
a. Asians are a "model minority."
b. Black families have higher levels of wealth than white families
c. Discriminatory practices in banking and housing have resulted in inequality of wealth, even after several generations.
d. The patterns of wealth distribution in the U.S. is not influenced by race.
c
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A. maldistribution of power B. conspiracy of the power elites C. system being undermined by those who criticize it D. system being undermined by the poor and disadvantaged
Urban ecology is
a. the study of the relationships between humans and their environments within cities. b. the study of plant and animal interrelationships within urban areas. c. the science of city beautification. d. the study of urban pollution patterns. e. a comparative study of urbanization in less and more developed countries.
SAGE Core Concepts in Sociology: Social Stratification and InequalityClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 193, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:Which of the following statements is NOT true about social stratification and social class?
A. Stratification systems in developed societies are likely to be based on social class. B. Theoretically, all members of a class system can rise to the top. C. In reality, it is difficult for individuals to move up in social class. D. Social class makes it harder for people to understand their place in the world.
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a. Iceland. b. Norway. c. the United Kingdom. d. Japan