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sjones

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How might a functionalist view social stratification based on race and ethnicity?
 
  a. Prejudice and discrimination are used by the dominant groups to maintain their status and privileges.
  b. Prejudice is learned in the process of socialization.
  c. Ethnocentrism is divisive and therefore always negative for society.
  d. A possible benefit of ethnocentrism is that it promotes group solidarity.
  e. Functionalism cannot be used to explain inequality based on race or ethnicity.

Question 2

According to contemporary research cited by Shepard,
 
  a. population size and density in urban areas produce a lack of involvement in local social relationships.
  b. urban residents are generally divorced from the emotional support of their families.
  c. urban dwellers who are not involved in local social relationships tend to be those who have not lived there long enough.
  d. personal relationships are discouraged among residents of ethnic urban communities.
  e. personal relationships are impossible among residents of working class neighborhoods.



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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

C



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