According to sociologist William J. Wilson, which of the following factors contributes to the continued lower socioeconomic positions of African Americans?
a. the increasing crime rates among blacks and other racial minorities
b. the continued dislike of white business owners toward black employees
c. the relocation of industries away from where many minorities live
d. the reducing population of African Americans
Question 2
Which of the following views on the media is expressed by the interactionist perspective?
a. The media help to shape people's perceptions and expectations regarding particular groups.
b. The media is a contested territory that groups attempt to influence and control as a part of the struggle over resources in society.
c. The media are controlled mostly by the dominant racial and ethnic groups in any society.
d. The media are a biased source of information as their portrayals depend largely on stereotypes.