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Cedric’s uncle believes that racism and discrimination have made a positive impact on society – but only in the lives of those who are members of the dominant group.  From which sociological perspective does Cedric’s uncle come?

Research has shown that banks have refused to make loans to minorities. Even after retesting data bankers were more likely to reject many African Americans and Latinos although they had a good credit history. This is an example of:

Katie communicates her gender through her actions, clothing, and hairstyle. What does this best describe?

In your opinion, what is the most important issue or topic we covered this semester? Why?  One thoughtful paragraph  Please be specific, and full points are awarded when you connect to course material.  Worth up to 3 points 

It is important to note that never-married adults means single adults. 

Research has shown that marriage does not have any positive health benefits for people. 

In your opinion, what is the most important issue or topic we covered this semester? Why?  One thoughtful paragraph  Please be specific, and full points are awarded when you connect to course material.  Worth up to 3 points 

Anthony and JR are freshmen at the University of California, Los Angeles. They have been assigned by the school to dorm together for their first year of college. They come from different racial-ethnic backgrounds and acknowledge they have had few interactions with people of the other person’s background. As the year goes on mutual understanding of each other increases and any prejudice they might have had has ceased. This story is an example of:

It is important to note that never-married adults means single adults. 

Research has shown that banks have refused to make loans to minorities. Even after retesting data bankers were more likely to reject many African Americans and Latinos although they had a good credit history. This is an example of: