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nenivikky

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Two high school graduates, both male, apply for a job. One is Mexican-American and the other is majority white. The interviewer believes that Mexican-Americans are more likely to belong to gangs, but does not ask any questions about gang membership or convictions. The interviewer recommends the majority white applicant on the assumption that he was unlikely to be a gang member. A sociologist observing this hiring process would consider the interviewer's reasoning to be a case of
 
  a. institutional sexism.
  b. statistical discrimination.
  c. comparable worth.
  d. collective bargaining.
  e. organizational culture.

Question 2

According to the text, Affirmative Action has a number of consequences. Which of the following is NOT one?
 
  a. The creation of a black middle class.
  b. The elimination of the black underclass.
  c. Increased resentment among whites.
  d. The erosion of many racial hiring barriers.
  e. New occupational opportunities for women.



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spencer.martell

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b




nenivikky

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Excellent


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Gracias!

 

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