The concept of internal colonialism best fits the experience of which ethnic and racial groups? Offer examples. Are there currently internal colonial people in the United States or elsewhere? Who might these be?

What will be an ideal response?


Groups noted in the chapter include African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and possibly, in the 1800s, Irish Americans and Chinese Americans. Answer could consider the current status of any of these groups as well as economically disadvantaged minorities doing difficult work for low wages in other countries or contexts.

Sociology

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American Indian communities frequently suffer from which of the following social problems?

A. suicide B. domestic violence C. drug abuse D. all of the above

Sociology

The system of descent most prevalent in the United States is primarily __________

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Sociology

A researcher who decides to study domestic violence because of a sudden increase in incidents of abuse is obtaining his/her research question from:

A) personal experience. B) a social problem. C) previous research. D) the theories of relationships.

Sociology

Developed nations, such as the United States and France, have more financial resources and political power than underdeveloped nations such as Chad and India. What term would sociologists use to explain the differences between these nations in terms of their wealth and power?

A. global inequality B. resource analysis C. power analysis D. capital inequality

Sociology