________ is a system of culturally sanctioned beliefs, which, regardless of intentions involved, defend the advantages that Whites have because of the subordinated position of various minorities

A. Racism
B. Sexism
C. Androcentrism
D. Misogyny


Answer: A

Sociology

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A) increased social advancement for girls B) made college degrees more accessible for lower income students C) increased funding for girls' sports D) outlawed the practice of segregation

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A U.S. soldier returning to the U.S. after a tour of duty in Iraq states that he was "less tolerant of stupid people…stupid people doing stupid things" and that he was particularly irritated by the question, "Did you kill anyone?" The soldier is experiencing

a. institutional completeness. c. reentry shock. b. cultural relativity. d. cultural diffusion.

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Today Japanese Americans as a group have a higher level of education than whites as a group

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Which theoretical perspective is represented by this statement: Issues with the healthcare system are rooted in a capitalist society?

a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Symbolic interactionism d. Feminist theory

Sociology