Question 1

Among the residents of Riverton, one of the suburbs studied by Lacy, the children in this neighborhood learn what it is like to be black

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the children in Riverton learn what it is like to be black from "other blacks who are their neighbors." The other choices are not supported by the passage.

Question 2

Among those in this research who fell into the oppositional culture category, which of the following is an accurate portrait of how they felt about people's opinions of them?

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Question 3

Since the Civil Rights movement, conditions for blacks have changed in the United States. Which of the following best expresses the view in Lacy's article?

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Lacy's article suggests that while legal barriers to black success have been removed, informal barriers remain. This implies that progress has been made, but there is still work to be done in terms of true equality for black Americans. Option A suggests that there has been no progress, which is not the view expressed in the article. Option B suggests that everything is perfect, which is not true either. Option D has no support in the article at all.

Question 4

According to this article, avoidance occurs when an individual's negative or stigmatizing identity may be problematic. In which of the following public venue does the author say that avoidance is most prevalent?

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Question 5

Among the middle class blacks studied by Lacy, which one of the following accurately reflects their feelings toward white society?

Accepted Answer

According to the article, middle class blacks studied by Lacy have "ambivalent" attitudes towards assimilation into white society. They do not uniformly oppose or advocate for integration but worry about ongoing racial discrimination and its impact on their children's success. Therefore, option C reflects their feelings accurately.

Question 6

When Lacy uses the term "strategic assimilation," she is referring to what?

Accepted Answer

Strategic assimilation refers to the process where, as black individuals move into middle-class American society, they actively construct and maintain their black identities rather than simply adopting the dominant white values and customs. This concept emphasizes the agency of black individuals in navigating and shaping their social identities within a broader societal context.

Question 7

When referring to the McDonaldization of the welfare system, which of the following best describes what this means?

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The McDonaldization of the welfare system refers to the application of the principles of the fast-food industry to the administration of welfare programs. This involves making the system efficient, calculable, and predictable, with little room for individual circumstances or flexibility. The emphasis is on streamlining the process and reducing costs, rather than providing personalized support to individuals in need.

Question 8

Compare and contrast the two communities studied by Lacy. How do the people who live in these communities differ on their feelings about race relations? How are they the same? For this comparison, what does this tell you about the emerging black middle class in America?

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Question 9

Among the residents of Lakeview, one of the suburbs studied by Lacy, the children in this neighborhood learn what it is like to be black

Accepted Answer

The correct choice is B because it reflects the efforts parents in predominantly white neighborhoods might make to ensure their children maintain a connection to their black culture and heritage, especially in contexts where direct exposure to a larger black community might be limited.

Question 10

In order to conduct her study, Lacy compared two suburban communities. Which of the following best describes these communities?

Accepted Answer

Lacy compared two suburban communities that differed in racial composition, with one being majority white and the other being majority black.

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of how the welfare women in this study did NOT fight the system?

Accepted Answer

Accepting what is given to them and not actively challenging the system is an example of not fighting the system. The other options all involve some form of appeal or resistance to the decisions of the welfare system.

Question 12

According to research cited by Lacy, which of the following is a possible path for new immigrants of color in the United States?

Accepted Answer

According to the research cited by Lacy, new immigrants of color in the United States have various possible paths. They might eventually end up in the white middle class (A), but they could also be identified as members of the black underclass (B) or deliberately retain the values of their own cultural group for as long as possible (C). Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above, as all of these paths are possible for new immigrants of color in the US.

Question 13

Many people are opposed to welfare in our society. Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of many people's negative feelings about welfare recipients, as expressed in this article?

Accepted Answer

The article suggests that many people view welfare recipients as lazy and not interested in working, which they may also pass on to their children. Option A is incorrect because there is no mention of jealousy, and option B is incorrect because the article acknowledges that many people do need welfare assistance. Option D is also incorrect as the article does not mention physical disabilities as a reason for receiving welfare.

Question 14

When the author of this study discusses "oppositional culture," another term she uses for this idea is which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The author discusses "oppositional culture" as a term meaning "fighting the system." The other options are not equivalent to "oppositional culture."

Question 15

Among those in the oppositional culture category in this study, some of these women referred to their own. To what does this refer?

Accepted Answer

The phrase "their own" refers to others like themselves who were also on welfare, indicating a sense of affinity and shared experience among these women.

Question 16

Which of the following is an accurate portrayal of the black middle class people Lacy studied (in terms of their children's education and marital possibilities)?

Accepted Answer

The black middle class people Lacy studied were generally open to their children attending white colleges, recognizing the potential educational and career benefits, but they often harbored fears about interracial marriages due to concerns about societal acceptance and racial identity preservation.

Question 17

It has only been relatively recently that blacks have entered the middle class in significant numbers. Do you think that this will have the effect of improving race relations in the United States or making the schisms between whites and blacks even greater than before? Defend your answer.

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Question 18

Lacy outlines three paths to assimilation for black Americans. Describe the three paths and explain which path she believes is the most likely one for blacks in the middle class. How do blacks' assimilation into white society compare with other minority groups' assimilation?

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Question 19

Which of the following summarizes sociological research on racial progress in America?

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Sociological research on racial progress in America presents a complex picture that includes dire disparities in wealth and opportunities (A), optimistic improvements in education, income, and job opportunities for blacks (B), and ongoing disagreements about the extent of assimilation and progress since the 1960s (C). Thus, all of the statements are correct reflections of the diverse findings and perspectives in the field.

Question 20

The term "double consciousness" refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The term "double consciousness" was coined by W.E.B. Du Bois to describe the experience of African Americans having two identities: one as a black person and one as an American. This duality creates a sense of conflict and tension between these two identities.

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