A study of Asian Americans from a number of different countries of origin reported three factors that help account for the high level of educational attainment. Which of the following is NOT one of these factors?
A. There is a strong interdependence among family members, both within and beyond the nuclear unit.
B. Children are subjected to extremely harsh physical discipline.
C. Children are reared to believe that their success in school will affect the honor of their family directly.
D. Children are expected to defer to parental authority without question.
Answer: B
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(a) hypergamy. (b) hypogamy. (c) homogamy. (d) endogamy.
Describe the major reorientation of family life that occurred for middle-class people in the 20th century and two impacts of this reorientation.
What will be an ideal response?
Many companies outside of the United States, such as those in China, manufacture goods that are shipped to American companies. Americans then purchase these goods and use them for various purposes. This is an example of:
a. cultural lag b. globalization c. consumption d. diffusion
According to Francis Ianni, which of the following statements concerning the black Mafia is true?
A) Black Mafia members moved out of crime and into the American mainstream. B) The black Mafia became overly dependent on the drug trade and was unable to diversify its criminal activities. C) The black Mafia developed strong relations with white politicians. D) The black Mafia followed the trajectory of the Italian Mafia.