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If I miss the final exam,  the highest grade I can possibly earn in this course (not counting extra credit) is an 80/B.

Except where noted in the course syllabus, weekly assignments are always due when?

The course requires me to purchase a textbook from the bookstore.

This course requires that unit exams be proctored using Honorlock and that I have access to a computer, reliable internet connection, and web camera.

Debbie is interested in how changes in society are related to homelessness. She is examining how the movement of factory jobs from the United States to overseas locations have contributed to the increase in the number of homeless. Debbie is conducting a:

Which of the following is NOT an example of discrimination?

In the early 1900s, the Lower Eastside of New York City was densely populated by Irish, Italian and Jewish immigrants. In general, they had little money, were poorly educated, didn’t speak English well, and worked long hours in sweat shops. At the time, these immigrants were not considered “white” because according to sociologists, racial categories are:

The Brazilian census has traditionally only had four racial categories: preto, branco, amarelo, and pardo. However, in everyday life, Brazilians have many other racial categories, including moreno, mulato, neguinho, and pretinho. Most of these terms don’t have an equivalent in the United States. What does this tell you about race?

What system of stratification is commonly used in capitalist societies?

In relation to the study of education, the __________ perspective would emphasize the meaning behind the daily activities within the schools, the various forms of communication between teachers and pupils, examine the influence of peer groups, and look at the reaction when school rules are broken or followed.