Describe what the policy of "school choice" means and how this type of federal policy might influence minority students.

What will be an ideal response?


President Trump's Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, supports the platform of "school choice." People who support the idea of "school choice" want taxpayer money to go to all schools, including charter schools and private schools. By extending "school choice" to parents, the government might also be extending the opportunity for increased racial segregation in schools.

Sociology

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Their __________ helps Palestinians living in the United States maintain their ethnic identity

A) language B) priests and churches C) political cause D) cultural institute program

Sociology

According to symbolic interactionists, the cause of growing inequality in the U.S. lies in the concept of competition—differing rewards provide motivation for some people to work harder and achieve more

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Sociology

One perspective from feminist theory points to the interlocking nature of inequality. This perspective is referred to as intersectionality. Using yourself as an example, apply the concept of intersectionality to three aspects of your identity

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology

Sarah has a damaged optic nerve, cannot see, and therefore cannot drive a car. Her inability to drive a car is an example of a(n) ______ .?

a. impairment
b. disability
c. handicap
d. enfeeblement

Sociology