Lacy Observes That,for Middle-Class Blacks,the Settings for Shopping and Working

question 14

Multiple Choice

Lacy observes that,for middle-class blacks,the settings for shopping and working share characteristics in common.In what way is this true?

• A)Both settings find skin color more important than class markers
• B)Both are places where "urban" cultural styles (of dress and communication)are held in low esteem
• C)Blacks-regardless of mannerisms,speech,and dress-are deemed inherently uncivilized
• D)Whites have an innate mistrust of,and resentment toward,affluent blacks

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Definitions:

Structural Barriers

Obstacles that physically or organizationally prevent individuals from accessing resources, opportunities, or services.

Coordination Problems

Challenges that arise in aligning tasks, activities, or efforts among different individuals or departments.

Network Structures

The configuration of connections and relationships among elements or members within a system, organization, or social group, influencing information flow and dynamics.

Central Business Core

The primary area within a city where commercial, cultural, and government activities are concentrated, often referred to as the downtown area.