Patricia Voydanoff (Cited by Aulette)asserts That There Are Several Mediating

question 47

Multiple Choice

Patricia Voydanoff (cited by Aulette) asserts that there are several mediating factors in responding to a layoff that can make the difference in a family's ability to cope.The family is better able to cope when the family

• A)has some financial resources to buffer the loss of income.
• B)enjoys a sense of cohesion and adaptability.
• C)has social or community support.
• D)does all of the above.

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Definitions:

Institutional Discrimination

Unfair and unequal treatment of individuals based on their membership in a certain group, perpetuated by the policies and practices of social and political institutions.

Symbolic Racism

A form of racism expressed subtly in the guise of fairness and opposition to policies that could promote equality.

Kernel of Truth Hypothesis

The notion that stereotypes, while significantly exaggerated, may originate from some element of actual experience or reality.

Stereotypes

Simplified and generalized beliefs or notions held about individuals or groups, often leading to prejudgments without factual basis.