According to research cited by Lacy, which of the following is a possible path for new immigrants of color in the United States?
a. they might eventually end up in the white middle class.
b. they might be identified as members of the black underclass.
c. they deliberately retain, as long as possible, the values of their own cultural group
d. all of the above are possible.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes a member of the comfort class?
a. A rich tycoon who has made her money from inherited wealth, attending elite schools, and living off investment capital.
b. A skilled worker, such as a mechanic or an electrician, who has experiences and knowledge that have become increasingly less common in American society.
c. Lawyers and doctors, professionals who possess high levels of education, a great deal of social capital, and who do not have to work long hours to make a living.
d. Managers and high-ranking officials in major corporations and organizations who rely on their educational backgrounds to get ahead and stay there.