Professor Rothman Is Interested in Tracking Changes in Racial Stereotypes

question 223

Multiple Choice

Professor Rothman is interested in tracking changes in racial stereotypes in the U.S.If he decides to conduct an archival analysis, he should

• A) interview multiple generations in families of different race and ethnicities.
• B) record how minorities are portrayed in cartoons in the New Yorker magazine from 1940-2010.
• C) ask his students to report their impressions of how different ethnic groups are portrayed on television.
• D) compare the results of opinion polls taken over five decades.

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Definitions:

Voluntarism

Voluntarism is the principle that emphasizes the importance of individual will or voluntary actions in the determination of social or political outcomes.

Free Rider Problem

A situation in which some individuals benefit from resources or services without paying their fair share of the costs, leading to undersupply or overuse.

Insurance Scheme

A system or plan that provides financial protection against certain risks, such as illnesses or accidents, typically through the collection of premiums.

Adverse Selection

A situation in which one party in a transaction has more or better information than the other, often leading to imbalances and inefficiencies in markets, especially insurance.