Erin Brockovich, a movie that features Julia Roberts, examines a true-life event that revolved around environmental pollution in a working-class community by a major utility corporation that was apparently unconcerned about the long-term effects of the pollution on community residents. This movie illustrates which sociological concept?
A. environmental racism
B. environmental justice
C. demographic transition
D. demographic intransigence
B. environmental justice
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Which of the following is an example of convergence theory?
a. The government determines a minimum wage. b. The loosening of economic regulations. c. The elimination of anti-trust laws. d. A communist government welcoming private banks.
Through actions, the federal government never supported the theft of Indian lands
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Human beings have more control over their sexual responses than animals because they have a larger:
a. brain cortex. b. spinal reflex. c. nervous system. d. estrus gland.
What are the two types of economic systems that are seen in contemporary societies?
A. capitalism and socialism B. communism and informalism C. capitalism and democracy D. democracy and communism