Which of These Explains Why Landless Whites in the South

question 96

Multiple Choice

Which of these explains why landless whites in the South had fewer economic opportunities than their counterparts in the North?

• A) slavery
• B) immigration
• C) population growth
• D) federal policies

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Definitions:

Normative Constructions

Socially constructed rules and expectations that govern behavior and define what is considered normal or acceptable.

Hierarchical Organization

An organizational structure where entities are ranked one above the other based on authority or status, forming a pyramid-like arrangement.

Social Construction

The concept that various aspects of social life, including knowledge, identities, and reality itself, are shaped by social processes and interactions.

Hegemonic Masculinity

The concept of an idealized form of masculinity that is culturally exalted, reinforcing gender norms and inequalities.