In generally, members of minority groups in the United States die younger and suffer more illness than the white majority primarily because of
a. their poor health habits.
b. genetic diseases.
c. eating too much cholesterol and saturated fat.
d. lack of resources.
e. their lack of knowledge about preventive health and adequate nutrition.
D
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According to the definitions given in the text, which of the following workers would be considered to have developed class consciousness?
a. The maid thinks she is in the same class as the professor. b. The GM autoworker thinks he is of a higher class than the janitor. c. The man who owns the service station believes he is of the same class as the nurse. d. The professor recognizes that like her auto mechanic, she too does not own the means of production.
In practice, equal protection and equal justice is an illusion.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Many people in Africa often have dark skin. Those who live near to the equator often have the darkest skin tone. This is quite often the case for a good portion of South America as well. Around the world, skin tone has some correlation to the level of sunlight in that particular region. From an evolutionary standpoint skin tone is an adaptation to environmental conditions. What accounts for this difference in skin tone?
A. levels of dopamine in the brain B. serotonin levels after exposure to sunlight C. melanin levels found in the skin D. melatonin found in the skin
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. “Human agency” is the ability of human beings to create viable lives even when they are constrained or limited by social forces. 2. John has two wives: Lorraine and Samantha. This is an example of polyandry. 3. No known cases of true matriarchies have ever been recorded. 4. The United States leans toward a matrilineal pattern of descent. 5. China recently relaxed their policy allowing families to have only one child.