How does racial and ethnic stratification differ from other forms of stratification ?

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Marxist-oriented theorists_____________?

A. have found that American race and ethnic relations have little connection to global issues B. contend that racism serves the economic interests of the capitalist class C. argue that prejudice discrimination and racism operate outside of social structures D. conclude that racist notions serve the economic interests of people of color world-wide...

What was the system of forced racial segregation in South Africa known as _____________?

A. apartheid B. ethnic cleansing C. multiculturalism D. assimilation...

Institutional discrimination ?

A. does not include environmental racism B. occurs because equality of opportunity causes equality of outcome C. occurs in part when gatekeepers admit others like themselves to positions of privilege prestige and power D. none of the above...

Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?

A. if ethnic stratification continues in a society conflict will decrease as people are socialized into the stratification system B. ethnic stratification will persist as long as it is in the best interests of those in power C. conflicts will be particularly likely and severe if class and ethnic cleavages coincide D. none of the … Both the functionalist and conflict perspectives agree that ?Read More...

Why do sociologists use the category race ?

A. it distinguishes between biological and social factors B. it denotes something fixed and unchanging C. it is social category which has real effects on people’s lives D. it enables comparisons between groups in different countries...