In what ways are there differences between White middle class and Black families when
it comes to the problem of adolescent motherhood?
What will be an ideal response?
White middle class women have more resources, more institutional approval and support,
are more likely to have adequate income, more likely to have a working male in the
home, have better access to medical care, including health maintenance, nutrition, and
access to abortion should it be chosen. The educational and occupational opportunities
for the daughter are greater, at the time and in the future. Political and social support are
greater. The stigma of lowering "class" or violating family values is more easily
overcome. Other points may be discussed.
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Programs like the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) are designed to __________.
A) ameliorate differences in opportunities for children from different social classes B) combat the widespread prevalence of childhood hunger in New York City C) provide high-quality after-school programming for middle-class children in New York City D) help parents learn how to engage in concerted cultivation childrearing
When asked how her life would be different if she were a boy, Pilan responded, "I would not be as emotional." This response suggests that Pilan is thinking about how her
a. secondary sex characteristics. b. life chances. c. biological reality. d. primary sex characteristics.
The process of transforming raw data into a standardized form is known as
a. coding. b. operationalization. c. corroboration. d. reflexivity. e. transformation
Define and discuss globalization. Use the examples in the text to discuss the negative and positive social consequences of globalization.
What will be an ideal response?