Apply the three major sociological perspectives to the experiences of the groups discussed in this chapter.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. Outline the three basic theoretical approaches to studying minorities-functionalism, conflict theory and interactionism.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of each theory in explaining some aspect of the experiences of Middle Eastern and North African Americans including assessing the impact of 9/11 and the War on Terror in addition to settlement and assimilation patterns.
3. Use examples to show where each theory could be useful.
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Krista's project was focused on helping a community:
A. Organize local protests to obtain better jobs. B. Demand better schools for the community. C. Increase public awareness of environmental concerns. D. Train midwives to improve maternal and infant health outcomes. E. All of the above.
Which of the following is not used to make comparisons between distributions when their total frequencies differ?
a. Proportions b. Rates c. Ratios d. Class limits
During the next 12 months, 1 million teenagers will become pregnant
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
After controlling for Z, the partial correlation coefficient between X and Y is the same value as the bivariate Pearson's r. This pattern would be taken as evidence of
a. a direct relationship between X and Y b. a spurious relationship between X and Z c. interaction between X, Y, and Z d. an intervening relationship between X and Y, interaction between X and Z