Question 1

Why do Hispanic men have a relative advantage when it comes to the labor market and marriage as compared to black men?

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Question 2

Explain how the high incidence of mothers giving birth out-of-wedlock while in poverty also means a relatively high level of out-of-wedlock births within the black and Hispanic communities.

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Question 3

Explain the statement made by Patricia Williams that as an African American of economic or political privilege,"You need two chairs at the table,one for you,one for your blackness."

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Question 4

How can the communication styles of blacks and whites cause misunderstandings,frustrations,and hostilities between groups?

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Question 5

Discuss some of the legacies for black families of the destructive practices wrought on them during slavery.Include at least two specific examples mentioned in the text in your answer.

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Question 6

Explain how gays and lesbians of color may be susceptible to suffering from a "double rejection."

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Question 7

Describe the patterns of interracial marriage rates since the 1967 Supreme Court case Loving v.Virginia declared anti- miscegenation laws unconstitutional.

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Question 8

What is "racial authenticity," and why is it important?

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Question 9

Even though we know that identity is complex and comprised of many different facets,we often select those things that cause us the most disadvantage to recognize and discuss;why is this? Provide an example from your own life to support your answer.

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Question 10

Explain why marriage rates for black women are the lowest for any group in American society.

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