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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.

RaShandra began her career as a high-tech factory worker. Through increased experience and by taking specialized courses in her field, she became an entrepreneur and started her own highly successful “dotcom” business. RaShandra’s advancement is an example of ________ mobility.

How is Max Weber’s idea of social class different from Karl Marx’s?

Which agent of socialization has the most impact on us in the earliest phase of life?