Because of the personal costs of being the victim of prejudice and discrimination were so high, many immigrants and their children anglicized their surnames and passed themselves off as native whites

a. true
b. false


a

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Sociologist Ralph Stogdill has suggested that successful leaders are likely to have all of the following traits except

a. a strong drive for responsibility. b. vigor and persistence in pursuit of goals. c. readiness to absorb interpersonal stress. d. willingness to tolerate frustration and delay. e. a need for reassurance from the group.

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Which of the following terms is used by sociologists for a structured ranking of groups of people that perpetuates unequal economic rewards and power in society?

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Which of the following is not part of the theoretical contributions of Max Weber?

a. insights on women's issues b. an emphasis on class struggle c. concern about the impact of bureaucracy d. being value free in one's research

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