In the context of sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following perspectives argues that people learn attitudes toward dominant and minority groups through labeling and selective perception?
A) Functionalist perspectives
B) Conflict perspectives
C) Feminist perspectives
D) Symbolic interactionist perspectives
E) Radical perspectives
Question 2
Santiago believes that social class does not always protect minorities from economic inequality, and Gary believes that minority women suffer from a double dose of inequality. In the context of sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following statements is most likely to be true?
A) Both Santiago and Gary are functionalists.
B) Santiago is a conflict theorist, whereas Gary is a functionalist.
C) Santiago is a symbolic interactionist, whereas Gary is a feminist theorist.
D) Santiago is a conflict theorist, whereas Gary is a feminist theorist.
E) Both Santiago and Gary are symbolic interactionists.
Beware of “Common Sense” Explanations
U.S. Racial-Ethnic Groups
Region’s Culture in International Context
Ethnic Diversity
Culture in a Global Context
World Inequality and Its Components, 1820–1992