William Julius Wilson Claims That the Major Cause of Poverty

question 16

Multiple Choice

William Julius Wilson claims that the major cause of poverty among African American families is

• A)alcohol and drug abuse.
• B)family violence.
• C)a lack of available jobs.
• D)the breakdown of two-parent families.

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Definitions:

Blind Area

Part of the Johari Window model, it represents information that others know about a person but the person is unaware of.

Contact Hypothesis

The proposition that increased exposure and interaction between diverse groups can lead to improved mutual understanding and reduced stereotypes and prejudice, contingent upon the conditions of the interaction.

Stereotype

A fixed, oversimplified, and often inaccurate or generalized belief about a particular group of people.

Increased Contact

A strategy that seeks to improve relationships and reduce conflicts by encouraging more direct or frequent interactions between parties.