The American Dream is an ideology that justifies inequality by saying that:
a. inequality is necessary to maintain society.
b. people are unequal in natural talent and ability.
c. achievement is possible and we each get what we earn.
d. the United States is a rich country and we are all better off than the poor people in third-world countries.
c
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In a "well-told" joke,
a. the unconventional and conventional definitions of reality are given so quickly that people will not understand the difference. b. there is a very sharp contrast between the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality. c. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are virtually the same. d. the conventional and unconventional definitions of reality are confused.
Brown et al. contend that while federal social policy during the New Deal era promoted racial equality, it also created and sustained racial hierarchies
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following is NOT true of the family life cycle?
a. It is independent of an individual's life cycle. b. There are stages of formation, growth and dissolution. c. It is marked by important events such as marriages, births and retirements. d. Its conceptual basis is the nuclear family. e. The empty nest is one of its stages.
Thinking Critically about ReligionIn this activity, you will use the SEE-I method to think critically about religion.Religion can seem like a difficult concept to describe in the abstract, although it touches many of our lives in profound and intimate ways. Use the SEE-I (State, Elaborate, Exemplify, Illustrate) critical thinking method (Nosich 2009:33-38) to clarify and understand the concept of religion.State a basic definition of religion in one sentence.
What will be an ideal response?