Which of the following statements is true about the functionalist perspective?
A. It would most likely focus on the relationship between two members of different ethnic groups who work together in an office.
B. It would most likely view the economic structure as a central factor in the exploitation of minority groups.
C. It would most likely suggest that racist beliefs discourage the subordinate minority from attempting to question its lowly status, and thus question the very foundations of society.
D. All of these answers are correct.
Answer: C
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a. reductions in racial inequality b. amelioration of poverty among the black poor c. the creation of a new black middle class d. all of the above
The outcome of Greg's critique of a research practice was:
A. The sampling practice is no longer in use. B. His colleagues thanked him for identifying the flaws in the procedures. C. The research subjects threatened him for interfering with their scam. D. He was excluded from research opportunities by decision-makers who resented his critique. E. He won an award from the American Sociological Association for improving research procedures.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. In managerial positions, White managers are considered to be less effective leaders in the workplace than are managers of color. 2. In the United States, wealthy families make seven times the income of middle-class families, compared to only 3.4 times in 1984. 3. Because of expanding welfare programs, the number of children living in poverty has decreased dramatically in the past 40 years, with fewer in poverty today than in all U.S. history. 4. Because of the ubiquity of Internet buying, cheap or free shipping, and competition from international companies, many U.S. companies have raised wages by over 20% across the board.
What are the different theoretical approaches to explaining global stratification?
Please provide the best answer for the statement