An affluent Caucasian suburban teenage girl likely has different experiences with and perceptions of police officers than a poor African American man living in the city. This contrast illustrates the concept of ______.

A. intersectionality
B. generalist practice
C. self-awareness
D. perceptionism


Answer: A

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. An initial step in ethnographic research is that the researcher ______.

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Agency executives will often ignore an issue if:

a. They do not agree with it ideologically. b. They are too busy with management problems. c. They feel it will lead to internal conflict. d. All of the above choices are correct.

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