In the context of the sociological explanations of racial-ethnic inequality, _____ see ongoing strife between dominant and minority groups.
A) functionalists
B) conflict theorists
C) symbolic interactionists
D) feminist theorists
E) exchange theorists
Question 2
In the context of racial-ethnic inequality, which of the following is most likely to be stated by a functionalist?
A) Racial-ethnic inequality persists because it benefits minority groups.
B) If a society aims to eliminate racial-ethnic inequality, newcomers must retain their original cultural heritage and values in the host country.
C) Racial-ethnic inequality is dysfunctional, but much of the inequity can be attributed to individual failings and a lack of acculturation.
D) In a meritocratic society, people should be rewarded for their ethnicity rather than their accomplishments to minimize racial-ethnic inequality.
E) Immigration is dysfunctional for the host nation as it leads to racial-ethnic inequality.
Four Possible Ethnic Identity Statuses
Racial Shifts in St. Louis during the 1950s
Region’s Culture in International Context
Ethnic Diversity
Relationship between Income Inequality and the Desired Tax Rate
Color in Context