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Suppose you are with friends or family later this summer, and they ask about your coursework this summer. How would you describe sociology, the sociological imagination, or the sociological perspective, using an example of a concept or term from the course?

Simplify the fraction by reducing it to its lowest terms.   (Note:  When entering your answer use the “/” symbol as your fraction bar.)  

Identify and describe one example of environmental racism within the U.S. and one example outside of the U.S.   Note: You may use up to one example from the book or class; if you use a book or class example, you are expected to provide a clear, compelling description that demonstrates your understanding of why it is an example of environmental racism.

Evaluate each square root.  If the square root is not a real number, state “Not Real.” (a)   [blank1] (b)  

24% of what number is 40.8?

3 is 60% of what number?

A sofa regularly sells for $840.  The sale price is $714.  Find the percent decrease in the sofa’s price.   Note:  Write your answer as a percent.  

Choose two of the following categories of social movements, and provide a definition and example of each: reform, revolutionary, religious/redemptive, alternative, resistance.   Note: It is possible that some movements might fit in more than one category, and so there may be no one “right” category – what is most important is that you describe why you believe the movement you select is an example of the category you select.

What is 3% of 200?  

Simplify the algebraic expression.