What is the tokenistic fallacy? Provide an example to illustrate your answer. Describe two pieces of evidence that contradict the tokenistic fallacy.

What will be an ideal response?


It is the assumption that because one or more members of a minority group have achieved equality with majority counterparts, that minority group no longer experiences racial disadvantage or racism no longer exists.
Examples may vary, as will evidence.
Students should show that the data show a pattern of income inequality based on race that lower levels of education cannot fully explain.

Sociology

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Which of the following is not true about views of Americans about when abortion should be legal 1975-2013?

a) More people think abortions should be legal sometimes and not be legal other times than think it should always be legal or always be illegal. b) Usually, more people think abortion should always be illegal than think it should always be legal. c) In 2008, almost twice as many people thought abortion should sometimes be legal and sometimes be illegal than thought it should always be legal. d) In 1975, almost the same proportion of people thought abortion should always be legal as thought abortion should alays be illegal.

Sociology

According to the text, which group is more likely to marry outside of their race?

A. Black Americans B. White Americans C. Asian Americans D. American Indians

Sociology

Many people today postpone marriage because they

a. want to live with their parents for as long as possible. b. want to be sure it is financially affordable. c. are waiting for the perfect marriage partner. d. are not sure whether or not they want children.

Sociology